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Georg Wilhelm Pabst

Austrian film director (1885–1967)
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Summary

Georg Wilhelm Pabst was born on August 25, 1885[1], in Roudnice nad Labem[2]. He died on May 29, 1967[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as a film director[5], film editor[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], and stage actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,800 views/month, #6,755 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: August 27, 1885[11]
  • Place of burial: Vienna Central Cemetery[12]
  • Spouse: Gertrude Pabst[13]
  • Child: Peter Pabst[14], Michael Pabst[15]
  • Country of citizenship: Austria[16], Cisleithania[17]
  • Native language: German[18]
  • Occupation: theatrical director[19], director[20]
  • Award received: Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Commons category: Georg Wilhelm Pabst[23]
  • Family name: Pabst[24]
  • Given name: Georg[25], Wilhelm[26]
  • Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 9[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28], German[29]
  • Commons Creator page: G. W. Pabst[30]
  • Birth name: Georg Wilhelm Pabst[31]
  • Name in native language: Georg Wilhelm Pabst[32]
  • Start of work period: 1906[33]
  • Place of detention: Île Longue camp[34]

Why It Matters

Georg Wilhelm Pabst has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Georg Wilhelm Pabst born?

Georg Wilhelm Pabst's place of birth was Roudnice nad Labem[2].

Where did Georg Wilhelm Pabst die?

Georg Wilhelm Pabst died in Vienna[4].

Who was Georg Wilhelm Pabst married to?

Georg Wilhelm Pabst's spouses include Gertrude Pabst[13].

What did Georg Wilhelm Pabst do for work?

Georg Wilhelm Pabst worked as a film director[5], film editor[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], and stage actor[9].

What awards did Georg Wilhelm Pabst receive?

Honors received include Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[21].

Related Entities

Austria

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . encyclopedia.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. vademecum.soalitomerice.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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