Hans Hellmut Kirst

German writer (1914–1989)
Person human Q63837
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Hans Hellmut Kirst

Summary

Hans Hellmut Kirst is a human[1]. Born in Ostróda[2], he… he was born on December 5, 1914[3]. He passed away in Werdum[4]. He died on February 23, 1989[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hans Hellmut Kirst's place of birth was Ostróda[2].
  • Hans Hellmut Kirst died in Werdum[4].
  • Hans Hellmut Kirst was born on December 5, 1914[3].
  • Hans Hellmut Kirst died on February 23, 1989[5].
  • Hans Hellmut Kirst is buried at Lower Saxony[10].
  • Hans Hellmut Kirst held citizenship in West Germany[11].
  • German was Hans Hellmut Kirst's native language[12].
  • Hans Hellmut Kirst worked as a writer[6].
  • Hans Hellmut Kirst's professions included journalist[7].
  • Hans Hellmut Kirst worked as a novelist[8].
  • Hans Hellmut Kirst's field of work was literature[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Hans Hellmut Kirst is Zero Eight Fifteen[14].
  • Hans Hellmut Kirst received the Edgar Awards[15].
  • Hans Hellmut Kirst is recorded as male[16].
  • Hans Hellmut Kirst's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Hans Hellmut Kirst was affiliated with the Nazi Party[18].
  • Hans Hellmut Kirst was part of the conflict World War II[19].
  • Hans Hellmut Kirst's family name is recorded as Kirst[20].
  • Hans Hellmut Kirst's given name is recorded as Hans[21].
  • Hans Hellmut Kirst's topic's main category is recorded as Q8971877[22].
  • Hans Hellmut Kirst's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Hans Hellmut Kirst was born in Ostróda[2]. He was born on December 5, 1914[3]. German was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], and novelist[8]. Hans Hellmut Kirst's field of work was literature[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hans Hellmut Kirst is Zero Eight Fifteen[14].

Recognition

Hans Hellmut Kirst received the Edgar Awards[15].

Personal Life

Hans Hellmut Kirst was affiliated with the Nazi Party[18].

Death and Burial

Hans Hellmut Kirst died on February 23, 1989[5]. He passed away in Werdum[4]. Burial took place at Lower Saxony[10].

Why It Matters

Hans Hellmut Kirst ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24]

Works attributed to him include Zero Eight Fifteen[25], a book series[26].

FAQs

Where was Hans Hellmut Kirst born?

Born in Ostróda[2], Hans Hellmut Kirst…

Where did Hans Hellmut Kirst die?

Hans Hellmut Kirst passed away in Werdum[4].

What did Hans Hellmut Kirst do for work?

Hans Hellmut Kirst worked as writer[6], journalist[7], and novelist[8].

What awards did Hans Hellmut Kirst receive?

Honors received include Edgar Awards[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . dhm.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [25] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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