Helen Hessel

German journalist (1886–1982)
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Summary

Helen Hessel was born on April 30, 1886[1], in Berlin[2]. She died on January 1, 1982[3], in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. She worked as a journalist[5]. She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: June 15, 1982[7], June 1, 1982[8]
  • Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[9]
  • Spouse: Franz Hessel[10]
  • Child: Stéphane Hessel[11], Ulrich Hessel[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[13], France[14]
  • Field of work: fashion[15]
  • Sex or gender: female[16]
  • Family name: Hessel[17]
  • Given name: Helen[18]
  • Described by source: Translation und Exil (1933–1945) I: Namen und Orte. Recherchen zur Geschichte des Übersetzens[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20]
  • Birth name: Helen Grund[21]
  • Sibling: Johanna Grund[22]

FAQs

Where was Helen Hessel born?

Helen Hessel's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Helen Hessel die?

Helen Hessel passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Helen Hessel married to?

Helen Hessel's spouses include Franz Hessel[10].

What did Helen Hessel do for work?

Helen Hessel worked as a journalist[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Archives de Paris. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Archives de Paris. wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Archives de Paris. literaturportal-bayern.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id → 118893424
    Described by source → Translation und Exil (1933–1945) I: Namen und Orte. Recherchen zur Geschichte des Übersetzens
    Sex or gender → female
    Birth name → Helen Grund
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