Herbert Ihering

German journalist and theatre critic (1888-1977)
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Herbert Ihering

Summary

Herbert Ihering is a human[1]. He was born in Springe[2]. He was born on February 29, 1888[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on January 15, 1977[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], theatre critic[7], film critic[8], opinion journalist[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Herbert Ihering's place of birth was Springe[2].
  • Herbert Ihering died in Berlin[4].
  • Herbert Ihering was born on February 29, 1888[3].
  • Herbert Ihering died on January 15, 1977[5].
  • Burial took place at Friedhof Zehlendorf[12].
  • Herbert Ihering held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Herbert Ihering worked as a journalist[6].
  • Herbert Ihering's professions included theatre critic[7].
  • Herbert Ihering worked as a film critic[8].
  • Herbert Ihering worked as an opinion journalist[9].
  • Herbert Ihering's professions included director[10].
  • Among Herbert Ihering's employers was Burgtheater[14].
  • Herbert Ihering received the Johannes R. Becher Medal[15].
  • Herbert Ihering received the Lessing-Preis der DDR[16].
  • Herbert Ihering received the Heinrich Mann Prize[17].
  • Herbert Ihering received the Filmband in Gold[18].
  • Herbert Ihering received the German Film Honorary Award[19].
  • Herbert Ihering received the Berliner Kunstpreis[20].
  • Herbert Ihering is recorded as male[21].
  • Herbert Ihering's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Herbert Ihering's Commons category is recorded as Herbert Ihering[23].
  • Herbert Ihering's archives at is recorded as Archive of the Academy of Arts[24].
  • Herbert Ihering's given name is recorded as Herbert[25].
  • Herbert Ihering's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Herbert Ihering's documentation files at is recorded as SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[27].

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Origins and Family

Herbert Ihering's place of birth was Springe[2]. He was born on February 29, 1888[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], theatre critic[7], film critic[8], opinion journalist[9], and director[10]. Herbert Ihering was employed by Burgtheater[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Johannes R. Becher Medal[15], an award[28], in German Democratic Republic[29]; Lessing-Preis der DDR[16], a literary award[30], in German Democratic Republic[31], founded in 1954[32]; Heinrich Mann Prize[17], a literary award[33], in Germany[34]; Filmband in Gold[18], an annual prize[35]; German Film Honorary Award[19], a film award category[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1962[38]; and Berliner Kunstpreis[20], a literary award[39], in Germany[40].

Death and Burial

Herbert Ihering died on January 15, 1977[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. He is buried at Friedhof Zehlendorf[12].

Why It Matters

Herbert Ihering ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Herbert Ihering born?

Herbert Ihering was born in Springe[2].

Where did Herbert Ihering die?

Herbert Ihering died in Berlin[4].

What did Herbert Ihering do for work?

Herbert Ihering worked as journalist[6], theatre critic[7], film critic[8], opinion journalist[9], and director[10].

What awards did Herbert Ihering receive?

Honors received include Johannes R. Becher Medal[15], Lessing-Preis der DDR[16], Heinrich Mann Prize[17], and Filmband in Gold[18].

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  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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