Hermann Kasack

German writer (1896–1966)
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Summary

Hermann Kasack was born on July 24, 1896[1], in Potsdam[2]. He died on January 10, 1966[3], in Stuttgart[4]. He worked as a playwright[5], poet[6], writer[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (260 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Maria Kasack[10]
  • Country of citizenship: German Reich[11], Germany[12]
  • Educated at: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13]
  • Award received: Fontane-Preis[14], Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen[15], Johann-Heinrich-Merck-Ehrung[16]
  • Member of: Academy of Sciences and Literature Mainz[17], German Academy for Language and Literature[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Hermann Kasack[20]
  • Archives at: German Literature Archive Marbach[21]
  • Family name: Kasack[22]
  • Given name: Hermann[23]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[25]
  • Name in native language: Hermann Kasack[26]

Why It Matters

Hermann Kasack has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

Works attributed to him include The City beyond the River[29], a literary work[30], founded in 1942[31].

FAQs

Where was Hermann Kasack born?

Hermann Kasack's place of birth was Potsdam[2].

Where did Hermann Kasack die?

Hermann Kasack passed away in Stuttgart[4].

Who was Hermann Kasack married to?

Hermann Kasack's spouses include Maria Kasack[10].

What did Hermann Kasack do for work?

Hermann Kasack worked as a playwright[5], poet[6], writer[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Where did Hermann Kasack go to school?

Hermann Kasack was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13].

What awards did Hermann Kasack receive?

Honors received include Fontane-Preis[14], Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen[15], and Johann-Heinrich-Merck-Ehrung[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . dla-marbach.de. dla-marbach.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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