Gerhard Scheumann

German television presenter and journalist (1930–1998)
Person human Q1512446
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Gerhard Scheumann

Summary

Gerhard Scheumann is a human[1]. His place of birth was Szczytno[2]. He was born on December 25, 1930[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on May 30, 1998[5]. He worked as a television presenter[6], journalist[7], film director[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gerhard Scheumann's place of birth was Szczytno[2].
  • Gerhard Scheumann passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Gerhard Scheumann was born on December 25, 1930[3].
  • Gerhard Scheumann died on May 30, 1998[5].
  • Gerhard Scheumann was married to Hannelore Wüst[11].
  • Gerhard Scheumann held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Gerhard Scheumann held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[13].
  • Gerhard Scheumann worked as a television presenter[6].
  • Gerhard Scheumann worked as a journalist[7].
  • Gerhard Scheumann worked as a film director[8].
  • Gerhard Scheumann worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Gerhard Scheumann is Der lachende Mann – Bekenntnisse eines Mörders[14].
  • Gerhard Scheumann received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[15].
  • Gerhard Scheumann received the National Prize of East Germany[16].
  • Gerhard Scheumann is recorded as male[17].
  • Gerhard Scheumann's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Gerhard Scheumann was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[19].
  • Gerhard Scheumann's Commons category is recorded as Gerhard Scheumann (film director)[20].
  • Gerhard Scheumann's family name is recorded as Scheumann[21].
  • Gerhard Scheumann's given name is recorded as Gerhard[22].
  • Gerhard Scheumann's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Gerhard Scheumann's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Gerhard Scheumann'}[24].

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Origins and Family

Gerhard Scheumann's place of birth was Szczytno[2]. He was born on December 25, 1930[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television presenter[6], journalist[7], film director[8], and screenwriter[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Gerhard Scheumann is Der lachende Mann – Bekenntnisse eines Mörders[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[15], a grade of an order[25], in German Democratic Republic[26] and National Prize of East Germany[16], a national award[27], in German Democratic Republic[28], founded in 1949[29].

Personal Life

Gerhard Scheumann was married to Hannelore Wüst[11]. He was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[19].

Death and Burial

Gerhard Scheumann died on May 30, 1998[5]. He died in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Gerhard Scheumann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Gerhard Scheumann born?

Born in Szczytno[2], Gerhard Scheumann…

Where did Gerhard Scheumann die?

Gerhard Scheumann died in Berlin[4].

Who was Gerhard Scheumann married to?

Gerhard Scheumann's spouses include Hannelore Wüst[11].

What did Gerhard Scheumann do for work?

Gerhard Scheumann worked as television presenter[6], journalist[7], film director[8], and screenwriter[9].

What awards did Gerhard Scheumann receive?

Honors received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[15] and National Prize of East Germany[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [14] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
    Occupation television presenter, journalist, film director +1
    Spouse Hannelore Wüst
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