Heinrich Böll
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Heinrich Böll
Summary
Heinrich Böll is a human[1]. He was born in Cologne[2]. He was born on December 21, 1917[3]. He died in Langenbroich[4]. He died on July 16, 1985[5]. He worked as a lyricist[6], screenwriter[7], translator[8], poet[9], and novelist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,172 views/month, #7,048 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Heinrich Böll's place of birth was Cologne[2].
- Heinrich Böll died in Langenbroich[4].
- Heinrich Böll was born on December 21, 1917[3].
- Heinrich Böll died on July 16, 1985[5].
- Heinrich Böll is buried at old cemetery Merten[12].
- Heinrich Böll was married to Annemarie Böll[13].
- A child of Heinrich Böll was René Böll[14].
- A child of Heinrich Böll was Raimund Böll[15].
- Heinrich Böll held citizenship in Germany[16].
- Heinrich Böll is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[17].
- Heinrich Böll worked as a lyricist[6].
- Heinrich Böll's professions included screenwriter[7].
- Heinrich Böll worked as a translator[8].
- Heinrich Böll worked as a poet[9].
- Heinrich Böll worked as a novelist[10].
- Heinrich Böll's professions included writer[18].
- Heinrich Böll's field of work was fiction[19].
- Heinrich Böll's field of work was creative and professional writing[20].
- Heinrich Böll's field of work was radio drama[21].
- Heinrich Böll's field of work was translation[22].
- Heinrich Böll held the position of chairperson[23].
- Heinrich Böll's education included a stint at University of Cologne[24].
- A notable work attributed to Heinrich Böll is Billiards at Half-past Nine[25].
- A notable work attributed to Heinrich Böll is The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum[26].
- A notable work attributed to Heinrich Böll is The Clown[27].
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Origins and Family
Heinrich Böll's place of birth was Cologne[2]. He was born on December 21, 1917[3]. He is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[17].
Education
Heinrich Böll's education included a stint at University of Cologne[24].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include lyricist[6], screenwriter[7], translator[8], poet[9], novelist[10], and writer[18]. Fields of work include fiction[19]; creative and professional writing[20], an academic discipline[28]; radio drama[21], a radio genre[29]; and translation[22], an academic major[30]. Heinrich Böll held the position of chairperson[23].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Billiards at Half-past Nine[25], a literary work[31], founded in 1958[32]; The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum[26]; The Clown[27]; Q1195632[33]; The Train Was on Time[34]; and Stranger, Bear Word to the Spartans We…[35]. Things named for Heinrich Böll include Heinrich Böll Foundation[36], Heinrich-Böll-Preis[37], and 7873 Böll[38].
Recognition
Awards received include Georg Büchner Prize[39], a literary award[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1923[42]; Nobel Prize in Literature[43], a literary award[44], in Sweden[45], founded in 1901[46]; Carl von Ossietzky Medal[47], a peace award[48], founded in 1962[49]; honorary citizen of Cologne[50], an award[51], in Germany[52]; Medal of Gratitude[53], an award[54]; and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[55], a grade of an order[56], in France[57].
Personal Life
Among Heinrich Böll's spouses was Annemarie Böll[13]. Children include René Böll[14], a painter[58], b. 1948[59], of Germany[60], specialised in painting[61] and Raimund Böll[15], a sculptor[62], 1947–1982[63], of Germany[64]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[65].
Death and Burial
Heinrich Böll died on July 16, 1985[5]. He died in Langenbroich[4]. He is buried at old cemetery Merten[12].
Why It Matters
Heinrich Böll ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,172 views/month, #7,048 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
Works attributed to him include The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum[68], a literary work[69]; The Clown[70], a literary work[71], founded in 1963[72]; Anecdote concerning the Lowering of Productivity[73], a literary work[74], founded in 1963[75]; Stranger, Bear Word to the Spartans We…[76], a literary work[77]; Group Portrait with Lady[78], a literary work[79]; and Billiards at Half-past Nine[80], a literary work[81], founded in 1958[82]. Entities named for him include Heinrich Böll Foundation[36], Heinrich-Böll-Preis[37], and 7873 Böll[38].
FAQs
Where was Heinrich Böll born?
Born in Cologne[2], Heinrich Böll…
Where did Heinrich Böll die?
Heinrich Böll died in Langenbroich[4].
Who was Heinrich Böll married to?
Heinrich Böll's spouses include Annemarie Böll[13].
What did Heinrich Böll do for work?
Heinrich Böll worked as lyricist[6], screenwriter[7], translator[8], poet[9], and novelist[10].
Where did Heinrich Böll go to school?
Heinrich Böll was educated at University of Cologne[24].
What awards did Heinrich Böll receive?
Honors received include Georg Büchner Prize[39], Nobel Prize in Literature[43], Carl von Ossietzky Medal[47], and honorary citizen of Cologne[50].