Gert Prokop

German writer (1932–1994)
Person human Q67936
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Gert Prokop

Summary

Gert Prokop is a human[1]. He was born in Richtenberg[2]. He was born on June 11, 1932[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on March 1, 1994[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], science fiction writer[8], and children's writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gert Prokop was born in Richtenberg[2].
  • Gert Prokop died in Berlin[4].
  • Gert Prokop was born on June 11, 1932[3].
  • Gert Prokop died on March 1, 1994[5].
  • Gert Prokop held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Gert Prokop held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[12].
  • Gert Prokop worked as a writer[6].
  • Gert Prokop worked as a journalist[7].
  • Gert Prokop's professions included science fiction writer[8].
  • Gert Prokop's professions included children's writer[9].
  • Among Gert Prokop's employers was Neue Berliner Illustrierte[13].
  • Gert Prokop's education included a stint at Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin[14].
  • Gert Prokop received the German Science Fiction Prize[15].
  • Gert Prokop received the Kurd Laßwitz Award[16].
  • Gert Prokop received the German Science Fiction Prize for best short story[17].
  • Gert Prokop received the Kurd Laßwitz Award[18].
  • Gert Prokop is recorded as male[19].
  • Gert Prokop's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Gert Prokop's family name is recorded as Prokop[21].
  • Gert Prokop's given name is recorded as Gert[22].
  • Gert Prokop's manner of death is recorded as suicide[23].
  • Gert Prokop's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Richtenberg[2], Gert Prokop… he was born on June 11, 1932[3].

Education

Gert Prokop's education included a stint at Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], science fiction writer[8], and children's writer[9]. Gert Prokop was employed by Neue Berliner Illustrierte[13].

Recognition

Awards received include German Science Fiction Prize[15], a group of awards[25], in Germany[26], founded in 1985[27]; Kurd Laßwitz Award[16], a literary award[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1980[30]; and German Science Fiction Prize for best short story[17].

Death and Burial

Gert Prokop died on March 1, 1994[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Gert Prokop ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31]

FAQs

Where was Gert Prokop born?

Born in Richtenberg[2], Gert Prokop…

Where did Gert Prokop die?

Gert Prokop passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Gert Prokop do for work?

Gert Prokop worked as writer[6], journalist[7], science fiction writer[8], and children's writer[9].

Where did Gert Prokop go to school?

Gert Prokop was educated at Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin[14].

What awards did Gert Prokop receive?

Honors received include German Science Fiction Prize[15], Kurd Laßwitz Award[16], German Science Fiction Prize for best short story[17], and Kurd Laßwitz Award[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . 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
  6. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received German Science Fiction Prize, Kurd Laßwitz Award, German Science Fiction Prize for best short story +1
    Occupation writer, journalist, science fiction writer +1
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  2. 24d ago · Pfadintegral · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
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    Country of citizenship Germany, German Democratic Republic
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