Günter Eich

German poet and radio playwright (1907–1972)
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Günter Eich

Summary

Günter Eich is a human[1]. Born in Lebus[2], he… he was born on February 1, 1907[3]. He passed away in Salzburg[4]. He died on December 20, 1972[5]. He worked as a translator[6], playwright[7], poet[8], lyricist[9], and songwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Günter Eich's place of birth was Lebus[2].
  • Günter Eich died in Salzburg[4].
  • Günter Eich was born on February 1, 1907[3].
  • Günter Eich died on December 20, 1972[5].
  • Günter Eich's father was Otto Eich[12].
  • Günter Eich was married to Ilse Aichinger[13].
  • A child of Günter Eich was Clemens Eich[14].
  • A child of Günter Eich was Mirjam Eich[15].
  • Günter Eich held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Günter Eich held citizenship in Prussia[17].
  • Günter Eich worked as a translator[6].
  • Günter Eich worked as a playwright[7].
  • Günter Eich worked as a poet[8].
  • Günter Eich worked as a lyricist[9].
  • Günter Eich's professions included songwriter[10].
  • Günter Eich worked as a writer[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Günter Eich is Stock-taking[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Günter Eich is Latrine[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Günter Eich is Dreams[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Günter Eich is Moles[22].
  • Günter Eich received the Georg Büchner Prize[23].
  • Günter Eich received the Literature Award of the Bavarian Academy of the Fine Arts[24].
  • Günter Eich received the Hörspielpreis der Kriegsblinden[25].
  • Günter Eich received the Karl-Sczuka-Preis[26].
  • Günter Eich received the Schiller Memorial Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Günter Eich's place of birth was Lebus[2]. He was born on February 1, 1907[3]. His father was Otto Eich[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], playwright[7], poet[8], lyricist[9], songwriter[10], and writer[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Stock-taking[19], a literary work[28]; Latrine[20], a literary work[29]; Dreams[21], a radio drama[30]; and Moles[22], a literary work[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Georg Büchner Prize[23], a literary award[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1923[34]; Literature Award of the Bavarian Academy of the Fine Arts[24], a literary award[35], in Germany[36]; Hörspielpreis der Kriegsblinden[25], a radio award[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1950[39]; Karl-Sczuka-Preis[26], a radio award[40], in Germany[41]; Schiller Memorial Prize[27], a literary award[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1955[44]; and Andreas Gryphius Prize[45], a literary award[46], in Germany[47].

Personal Life

Günter Eich was married to Ilse Aichinger[13]. Children include Clemens Eich[14], a stage actor[48], 1954–1998[49], of Germany[50] and Mirjam Eich[15], a painter[51], b. 1957[52].

Death and Burial

Günter Eich died on December 20, 1972[5]. He passed away in Salzburg[4].

Why It Matters

Günter Eich ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53]

He has been cited as an influence by Ilse Aichinger[54], a writer[55], 1921–2016[56], of Austria[57], awarded the Anton Wildgans Prize[58], specialised in literature[59].

FAQs

Where was Günter Eich born?

Günter Eich was born in Lebus[2].

Where did Günter Eich die?

Günter Eich passed away in Salzburg[4].

Who were Günter Eich's parents?

Günter Eich's father was Otto Eich[12].

Who was Günter Eich married to?

Günter Eich's spouses include Ilse Aichinger[13].

What did Günter Eich do for work?

Günter Eich worked as translator[6], playwright[7], poet[8], lyricist[9], and songwriter[10].

What awards did Günter Eich receive?

Honors received include Georg Büchner Prize[23], Literature Award of the Bavarian Academy of the Fine Arts[24], Hörspielpreis der Kriegsblinden[25], and Karl-Sczuka-Preis[26].

Who did Günter Eich influence?

Günter Eich has been cited as an influence by Ilse Aichinger[54].

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  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation translator, playwright, poet +4
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  2. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Influenced by
    Child Clemens Eich, Mirjam Eich
    Member of German Academy for Language and Literature, Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts
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