Frank Thiess
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Summary
Frank Thiess was born on 1890[1] in Ikšķile[2]. He died on December 22, 1977[3], in Darmstadt[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], writer[6], essayist[7], theatre critic[8], and theatrical director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (190 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: March 1, 1890[11], March 13, 1890[12]
- Father: Franz Thiess[13]
- Spouse: Yvonne Thiess[14], Florence Thiess[15]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[16], Russian Empire[17]
- Occupation: dramaturge[18], editing staff[19]
- Educated at: Stephaneum[20]
- Award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[22], Konrad Adenauer Prize[23], Andreas Gryphius Prize[24], Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen[25], Johann-Heinrich-Merck-Ehrung[26]
- Member of: German Academy for Language and Literature[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: Frank Thiess[29]
- Archives at: Austrian National Library[30], Technical University and State Library Darmstadt[31]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[32]
- Family name: Thiess (surname)[33]
- Given name: Frank[34]
- Described by source: Lexikon der deutschsprachigen Literatur des Baltikums und St. Petersburgs[35], Literatur in Österreich 1938-1945, Band 3: Oberösterreich[36]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[38]
Why It Matters
Frank Thiess has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Frank Thiess born?
Frank Thiess's place of birth was Ikšķile[2].
Where did Frank Thiess die?
Frank Thiess died in Darmstadt[4].
Who were Frank Thiess's parents?
Frank Thiess's father was Franz Thiess[13].
Who was Frank Thiess married to?
Frank Thiess's spouses include Yvonne Thiess[14] and Florence Thiess[15].
What did Frank Thiess do for work?
Frank Thiess worked as a screenwriter[5], writer[6], essayist[7], theatre critic[8], and theatrical director[9].
Where did Frank Thiess go to school?
Frank Thiess was educated at Stephaneum[20].
What awards did Frank Thiess receive?
Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[22], Konrad Adenauer Prize[23], and Andreas Gryphius Prize[24].