Hermann Glaser

German cultural historian and opinion journalist (1928–2018)
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Hermann Glaser

Summary

Hermann Glaser is a human[1]. Born in Nuremberg[2], he… he was born on August 28, 1928[3]. He died in Nuremberg[4]. He died on June 18, 2018[5]. He worked as an opinion journalist[6], non-fiction writer[7], university teacher[8], cultural historian[9], and biographer[10]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Hermann Glaser was born in Nuremberg[2].
  • Hermann Glaser passed away in Nuremberg[4].
  • Hermann Glaser was born on August 28, 1928[3].
  • Hermann Glaser died on June 18, 2018[5].
  • Hermann Glaser's father was Otto Glaser[12].
  • Hermann Glaser held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Hermann Glaser worked as an opinion journalist[6].
  • Hermann Glaser worked as a non-fiction writer[7].
  • Hermann Glaser worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Hermann Glaser worked as a cultural historian[9].
  • Hermann Glaser worked as a biographer[10].
  • Hermann Glaser worked as an essayist[14].
  • Hermann Glaser's field of work was cultural history[15].
  • Hermann Glaser's field of work was opinion journalism[16].
  • Hermann Glaser's field of work was essay[17].
  • Hermann Glaser's field of work was philosophy[18].
  • Hermann Glaser was employed by Technische Universität Berlin[19].
  • Hermann Glaser's education included a stint at University of Bristol[20].
  • Hermann Glaser received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].
  • Hermann Glaser received the Prize of the city of Nuremberg[22].
  • Hermann Glaser received the Wolfram von Eschenbach Award[23].
  • Hermann Glaser received the Schubart-Literaturpreis[24].
  • Hermann Glaser received the Bürgermedaille der Stadt Nürnberg[25].
  • Hermann Glaser was a member of PEN Germany[26].
  • Hermann Glaser was a member of Deutscher Werkbund[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Nuremberg[2], Hermann Glaser… he was born on August 28, 1928[3]. His father was Otto Glaser[12].

Education

Hermann Glaser was educated at University of Bristol[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include opinion journalist[6], non-fiction writer[7], university teacher[8], cultural historian[9], biographer[10], and essayist[14]. Fields of work include cultural history[15], a branch of history[28]; opinion journalism[16], a journalism genre[29]; essay[17], a literary form[30]; and philosophy[18], an academic discipline[31]. Hermann Glaser was employed by Technische Universität Berlin[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], a grade of an order[32], in Germany[33]; Prize of the city of Nuremberg[22], a science award[34], in Germany[35]; Wolfram von Eschenbach Award[23], an award[36]; Schubart-Literaturpreis[24], a literary award[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1955[39]; and Bürgermedaille der Stadt Nürnberg[25], an award[40], in Germany[41].

Personal Life

Hermann Glaser was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[42].

Death and Burial

Hermann Glaser died on June 18, 2018[5]. He died in Nuremberg[4].

Why It Matters

Hermann Glaser is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Hermann Glaser born?

Hermann Glaser's place of birth was Nuremberg[2].

Where did Hermann Glaser die?

Hermann Glaser passed away in Nuremberg[4].

Who were Hermann Glaser's parents?

Hermann Glaser's father was Otto Glaser[12].

What did Hermann Glaser do for work?

Hermann Glaser worked as opinion journalist[6], non-fiction writer[7], university teacher[8], cultural historian[9], and biographer[10].

Where did Hermann Glaser go to school?

Hermann Glaser was educated at University of Bristol[20].

What awards did Hermann Glaser receive?

Honors received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], Prize of the city of Nuremberg[22], Wolfram von Eschenbach Award[23], and Schubart-Literaturpreis[24].

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Class ancestry

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  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Reclus · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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