Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt

German publisher and translator (1908-1992)
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Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt

Summary

Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt is a human[1]. He was born in Leipzig[2]. He was born on March 12, 1908[3]. He passed away in New Delhi[4]. He died on February 28, 1992[5]. He worked as a publisher[6] and translator[7].

Key Facts

  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt's place of birth was Leipzig[2].
  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt died in New Delhi[4].
  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt was born on March 12, 1908[3].
  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt died on February 28, 1992[5].
  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt is buried at Cemetery of Lavigny VD[8].
  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt's father was Ernst Rowohlt[9].
  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt's mother was Maria Ledig[10].
  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt was married to Jane Ledig-Rowohlt[11].
  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt's professions included publisher[6].
  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt worked as a translator[7].
  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13].
  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[14].
  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt is recorded as male[15].
  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt's Commons category is recorded as Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt[17].
  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt's given name is recorded as Heinrich[18].
  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt's given name is recorded as Maria[19].
  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt's described by source is recorded as Hamburg Biographies[20].
  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].
  • Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt's sibling is recorded as Harry Rowohlt[22].

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Origins and Family

Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt's place of birth was Leipzig[2]. He was born on March 12, 1908[3]. His father was Ernst Rowohlt[9]. His mother was Maria Ledig[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include publisher[6] and translator[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], a grade of an order[23], in Germany[24] and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[14], a grade of an order[25], in France[26].

Personal Life

Among Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt's spouses was Jane Ledig-Rowohlt[11].

Death and Burial

Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt died on February 28, 1992[5]. He passed away in New Delhi[4]. He is buried at Cemetery of Lavigny VD[8].

FAQs

Where was Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt born?

Born in Leipzig[2], Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt…

Where did Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt die?

Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt died in New Delhi[4].

Who were Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt's parents?

Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt's father was Ernst Rowohlt[9]. Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt's mother was Maria Ledig[10].

Who was Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt married to?

Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt's spouses include Jane Ledig-Rowohlt[11].

What did Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt do for work?

Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt worked as publisher[6] and translator[7].

What awards did Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13] and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Integrated Authority File. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Integrated Authority File. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Integrated Authority File. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Languages spoken, written or signed German
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    Given name Heinrich, Maria
    Spouse Jane Ledig-Rowohlt
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