Heimito von Doderer

Austrian writer (1896-1966)
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Heimito von Doderer

Summary

Heimito von Doderer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hadersdorf-Weidlingau[2]. He was born on September 5, 1896[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on December 23, 1966[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], poet[9], and critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (237 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Heimito von Doderer was born in Hadersdorf-Weidlingau[2].
  • Born in Weidlingau[12], Heimito von Doderer…
  • Heimito von Doderer died in Vienna[4].
  • Heimito von Doderer was born on September 5, 1896[3].
  • Heimito von Doderer died on December 23, 1966[5].
  • Heimito von Doderer is buried at Grinzing Cemetery[13].
  • Heimito von Doderer's father was Wilhelm Doderer[14].
  • Heimito von Doderer was married to Maria von Doderer[15].
  • Heimito von Doderer held citizenship in Austria[16].
  • Heimito von Doderer's professions included writer[6].
  • Heimito von Doderer worked as a novelist[7].
  • Heimito von Doderer's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Heimito von Doderer's professions included poet[9].
  • Heimito von Doderer's professions included critic[10].
  • Heimito von Doderer worked as an opinion journalist[17].
  • Heimito von Doderer was educated at University of Vienna[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Heimito von Doderer is The Demons[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Heimito von Doderer is Die Strudlhofstiege[20].
  • Heimito von Doderer received the Grand Austrian State Prize for Literature[21].
  • Heimito von Doderer received the Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[22].
  • Heimito von Doderer received the Wilhelm Raabe Prize[23].
  • Heimito von Doderer received the Literature Award of the Bavarian Academy of the Fine Arts[24].
  • Heimito von Doderer received the Willibald-Pirckheimer-Medaille[25].
  • Heimito von Doderer received the City of Vienna Literature Prize[26].
  • Heimito von Doderer was a member of German Academy for Language and Literature[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: AT[29]

  • Began / founded: 1896-09-05[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1966-12-23[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: d949d2b8-2ef7-48f2-9532-22d97ef4dfaf[32]

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Hadersdorf-Weidlingau[2], a neighborhood[33], in Austria[34] and Weidlingau[12], a cadastral municipality of Austria[35], in Austria[36]. Heimito von Doderer was born on September 5, 1896[3]. His father was Wilhelm Doderer[14].

Education

Heimito von Doderer was educated at University of Vienna[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], poet[9], critic[10], and opinion journalist[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Demons[19], a literary work[37] and Die Strudlhofstiege[20], a literary work[38]. Things named for Heimito von Doderer include he-Literaturpreis[39], a literary award[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1996[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Austrian State Prize for Literature[21], an award[43], in Austria[44]; Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[22], an award[45], in Austria[46], founded in 1925[47]; Wilhelm Raabe Prize[23], a literary award[48], in Germany[49]; Literature Award of the Bavarian Academy of the Fine Arts[24], a literary award[50], in Germany[51]; Willibald-Pirckheimer-Medaille[25], a literary award[52], in Germany[53]; and City of Vienna Literature Prize[26], a literary award[54], in Austria[55].

Personal Life

Among Heimito von Doderer's spouses was Maria von Doderer[15]. He was affiliated with the Nazi Party[56].

Death and Burial

Heimito von Doderer died on December 23, 1966[5]. He died in Vienna[4]. The cause of death was colorectal cancer[57]. He is buried at Grinzing Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Heimito von Doderer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (237 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Works attributed to him include Die Strudlhofstiege[60], a literary work[61] and The Demons[62], a literary work[63]. Entities named for him include he-Literaturpreis[39], a literary award[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1996[42].

FAQs

Where was Heimito von Doderer born?

Heimito von Doderer's place of birth was Hadersdorf-Weidlingau[2].

Where did Heimito von Doderer die?

Heimito von Doderer passed away in Vienna[4].

Who were Heimito von Doderer's parents?

Heimito von Doderer's father was Wilhelm Doderer[14].

Who was Heimito von Doderer married to?

Heimito von Doderer's spouses include Maria von Doderer[15].

What did Heimito von Doderer do for work?

Heimito von Doderer worked as writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], poet[9], and critic[10].

Where did Heimito von Doderer go to school?

Heimito von Doderer was educated at University of Vienna[18].

What awards did Heimito von Doderer receive?

Honors received include Grand Austrian State Prize for Literature[21], Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[22], Wilhelm Raabe Prize[23], and Literature Award of the Bavarian Academy of the Fine Arts[24].

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  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
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  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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