Hermann Broch

Austrian writer (1886-1951)
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Hermann Broch
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Hermann Broch

Summary

Hermann Broch is a human[1]. He was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on November 1, 1886[3]. He passed away in New Haven[4]. He died on May 30, 1951[5]. He worked as a writer[6], playwright[7], philosopher[8], prose writer[9], and essayist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (313 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Hermann Broch's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Hermann Broch died in New Haven[4].
  • Hermann Broch was born on November 1, 1886[3].
  • Hermann Broch died on May 30, 1951[5].
  • Burial took place at Union Cemetery[12].
  • Hermann Broch was married to Annemarie Meier-Graefe[13].
  • A child of Hermann Broch was Hermann F. Broch de Rothermann[14].
  • Hermann Broch held citizenship in Austria[15].
  • Hermann Broch held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Hermann Broch's professions included writer[6].
  • Hermann Broch worked as a playwright[7].
  • Hermann Broch's professions included philosopher[8].
  • Hermann Broch's professions included prose writer[9].
  • Hermann Broch's professions included essayist[10].
  • Hermann Broch's education included a stint at University of Vienna[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Hermann Broch is The Death of Virgil[18].
  • Hermann Broch received the Guggenheim Fellowship[19].
  • Hermann Broch is recorded as male[20].
  • Hermann Broch's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Hermann Broch's Commons category is recorded as Hermann Broch[22].
  • Hermann Broch's unmarried partner is recorded as Ea von Allesch[23].
  • Hermann Broch's unmarried partner is recorded as Annemarie Meier-Graefe[24].
  • Hermann Broch's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[25].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].
  • Hermann Broch's family name is recorded as Broch[27].

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Origins and Family

Hermann Broch's place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on November 1, 1886[3].

Education

Hermann Broch was educated at University of Vienna[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], playwright[7], philosopher[8], prose writer[9], and essayist[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hermann Broch is The Death of Virgil[18].

Recognition

Hermann Broch received the Guggenheim Fellowship[19].

Personal Life

Hermann Broch was married to Annemarie Meier-Graefe[13]. A child of him was Hermann F. Broch de Rothermann[14].

Death and Burial

Hermann Broch died on May 30, 1951[5]. He passed away in New Haven[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26]. He is buried at Union Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Hermann Broch ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (313 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include The Death of Virgil[30], a literary work[31], founded in 1937[32] and The Sleepwalkers[33], a literary work[34], founded in 1928[35].

FAQs

Where was Hermann Broch born?

Hermann Broch was born in Vienna[2].

Where did Hermann Broch die?

Hermann Broch died in New Haven[4].

Who was Hermann Broch married to?

Hermann Broch's spouses include Annemarie Meier-Graefe[13].

What did Hermann Broch do for work?

Hermann Broch worked as writer[6], playwright[7], philosopher[8], prose writer[9], and essayist[10].

Where did Hermann Broch go to school?

Hermann Broch was educated at University of Vienna[17].

What awards did Hermann Broch receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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