Herman Koch

Dutch writer and actor (born 1953)
Person human Q466167
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Summary

Herman Koch was born on September 5, 1953[1], in Arnhem[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], writer[4], television actor[5], screenwriter[6], and film actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (599 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[9]
  • Native language: Dutch[10]
  • Occupation: columnist[11], journalist[12], comedian[13], television producer[14]
  • Educated at: Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam[15]
  • Notable work: The Dinner[16]
  • Award received: Euregio Young People Literature Award[17], Publieksprijs voor het Nederlandse Boek[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Herman Koch[20]
  • Family name: Koch[21]
  • Given name: Herman[22]
  • Pseudonym: Menno Voorhof[23]
  • Official website: https://www.hermankoch.com/[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[25]
  • Name in native language: Herman Koch[26]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Dutch TV programs and their cast[27]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[28]

Why It Matters

Herman Koch has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

Works attributed to him include The Dinner[31], a literary work[32].

FAQs

Where was Herman Koch born?

Herman Koch was born in Arnhem[2].

What did Herman Koch do for work?

Herman Koch worked as an actor[3], writer[4], television actor[5], screenwriter[6], and film actor[7].

Where did Herman Koch go to school?

Herman Koch was educated at Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam[15].

What awards did Herman Koch receive?

Honors received include Euregio Young People Literature Award[17] and Publieksprijs voor het Nederlandse Boek[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . TheaterEncyclopedie. Retrieved . theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . schatkamer.beeldengeluid.nl. schatkamer.beeldengeluid.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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