Glückel of Hameln
German writer and businesswoman
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Summary
Glückel of Hameln was born on January 1, 1646[1], in Hamburg[2]. She died on September 19, 1724[3], in Metz[4]. She worked as an autobiographer[5], diarist[6], writer[7], businessperson[8], and merchant[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (436 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1645[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Occupation: entrepreneur[13], memoirist[14], author[15]
- Sex or gender: female[16]
- Commons category: Memoiren der Glückel von Hameln[17]
- Residence: Hamelin[18]
- Described by source: Hamburg Biographies[19], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[20], Women Writers of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Yiddish[22]
- Name in native language: גליקל בת ר' יהודה לייב האַמיל[23]
- Writing language: Yiddish[24]
Why It Matters
Glückel of Hameln has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] She is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Glückel of Hameln born?
Glückel of Hameln's place of birth was Hamburg[2].
Where did Glückel of Hameln die?
Glückel of Hameln died in Metz[4].
What did Glückel of Hameln do for work?
Glückel of Hameln worked as an autobiographer[5], diarist[6], writer[7], businessperson[8], and merchant[9].