Golo Mann

German-Swiss historian (1909-1994)
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Golo Mann

Summary

Golo Mann is a human[1]. He was born in Munich[2]. He was born on March 27, 1909[3]. He passed away in Leverkusen[4]. He died on April 7, 1994[5]. He worked as a writer[6], historian of Modern Age[7], essayist[8], university teacher[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (384 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Golo Mann was born in Munich[2].
  • Golo Mann passed away in Leverkusen[4].
  • Golo Mann was born on March 27, 1909[3].
  • Golo Mann died on April 7, 1994[5].
  • Burial took place at Kilchberg cemetery[12].
  • Golo Mann's father was Thomas Mann[13].
  • Golo Mann's mother was Katia Mann[14].
  • A child of Golo Mann was Hans Beck-Mann[15].
  • Golo Mann held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Golo Mann held citizenship in Switzerland[17].
  • Golo Mann's professions included writer[6].
  • Golo Mann's professions included historian of Modern Age[7].
  • Golo Mann worked as an essayist[8].
  • Golo Mann's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Golo Mann worked as a historian[10].
  • Golo Mann worked as an opinion journalist[18].
  • Golo Mann's field of work was literary activity[19].
  • Golo Mann's field of work was history[20].
  • Golo Mann's field of work was opinion journalism[21].
  • Among Golo Mann's employers was University of Stuttgart[22].
  • Among Golo Mann's employers was Claremont McKenna College[23].
  • Among Golo Mann's employers was Office of Strategic Services[24].
  • Golo Mann was employed by University of Münster[25].
  • Golo Mann was employed by University of Olivet[26].
  • Golo Mann was educated at Heidelberg University[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Munich[2], Golo Mann… he was born on March 27, 1909[3]. His father was Thomas Mann[13]. His mother was Katia Mann[14].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[27], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31]; Schule Schloss Salem[32], a boarding school[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1920[35], headquartered in Salem Abbey[36]; and Wilhelmsgymnasium[37], a humanistic gymnasium[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1559[40], headquartered in Old Academy[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], historian of Modern Age[7], essayist[8], university teacher[9], historian[10], and opinion journalist[18]. Fields of work include literary activity[19]; history[20]; and opinion journalism[21], a journalism genre[42]. Employers include University of Stuttgart[22], a public university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1829[45], headquartered in Stuttgart[46]; Claremont McKenna College[23], a college[47], in United States[48], founded in 1946[49], headquartered in Claremont[50]; Office of Strategic Services[24], an intelligence agency[51], in United States[52], founded in 1942[53]; University of Münster[25], a public university[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1780[56], headquartered in Münster[57]; and University of Olivet[26], a college[58], in United States[59], founded in 1844[60], headquartered in Olivet[61].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[62], a fellowship grant[63], in United States[64], founded in 1925[65]; Georg Büchner Prize[66], a literary award[67], in Germany[68], founded in 1923[69]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[70], a grade of an order[71], in Germany[72]; Schweizerische Schillerstiftung[73], a foundation[74], founded in 1905[75], headquartered in Zurich[76]; Schiller Memorial Prize[77], a literary award[78], in Germany[79], founded in 1955[80]; and Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[81], a civil decoration[82], in Prussia[83], founded in 1842[84].

Personal Life

A child of Golo Mann was Hans Beck-Mann[15]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[85].

Death and Burial

Golo Mann died on April 7, 1994[5]. He passed away in Leverkusen[4]. He is buried at Kilchberg cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Golo Mann ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (384 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[86] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[87]

FAQs

Where was Golo Mann born?

Born in Munich[2], Golo Mann…

Where did Golo Mann die?

Golo Mann died in Leverkusen[4].

Who were Golo Mann's parents?

Golo Mann's father was Thomas Mann[13]. Golo Mann's mother was Katia Mann[14].

What did Golo Mann do for work?

Golo Mann worked as writer[6], historian of Modern Age[7], essayist[8], university teacher[9], and historian[10].

Where did Golo Mann go to school?

Golo Mann was educated at Heidelberg University[27], Schule Schloss Salem[32], and Wilhelmsgymnasium[37].

What awards did Golo Mann receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[62], Georg Büchner Prize[66], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[70], and Schweizerische Schillerstiftung[73].

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