Hermann Lenz

German writer (1913–1998)
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Hermann Lenz

Summary

Hermann Lenz is a human[1]. He was born in Stuttgart[2]. He was born on February 26, 1913[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on May 12, 1998[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hermann Lenz was born in Stuttgart[2].
  • Hermann Lenz passed away in Munich[4].
  • Hermann Lenz was born on February 26, 1913[3].
  • Hermann Lenz died on May 12, 1998[5].
  • Hermann Lenz is buried at Nordfriedhof[10].
  • Hermann Lenz held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Hermann Lenz worked as a writer[6].
  • Hermann Lenz's professions included poet[7].
  • Hermann Lenz worked as a novelist[8].
  • Hermann Lenz's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[12].
  • Hermann Lenz received the Bavarian Order of Merit[13].
  • Hermann Lenz received the Georg Büchner Prize[14].
  • Hermann Lenz received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].
  • Hermann Lenz received the Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[16].
  • Hermann Lenz received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[17].
  • Hermann Lenz received the Officer of Arts and Letters[18].
  • Hermann Lenz was a member of German Academy for Language and Literature[19].
  • Hermann Lenz was a member of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[20].
  • Hermann Lenz is recorded as male[21].
  • Hermann Lenz's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Hermann Lenz's Commons category is recorded as Hermann Lenz[23].
  • Hermann Lenz's archives at is recorded as Bavarian State Library[24].
  • Hermann Lenz was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Hermann Lenz's family name is recorded as Lenz[26].
  • Hermann Lenz's given name is recorded as Hermann[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Stuttgart[2], Hermann Lenz… he was born on February 26, 1913[3].

Education

Hermann Lenz's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], and novelist[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Order of Merit[13], an order of merit[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1957[30]; Georg Büchner Prize[14], a literary award[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1923[33]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], a grade of an order[34], in Germany[35]; Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[16], an order of merit[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1974[38]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[17], an order[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1980[41]; and Officer of Arts and Letters[18], a grade of an order[42], in France[43].

Death and Burial

Hermann Lenz died on May 12, 1998[5]. He died in Munich[4]. Burial took place at Nordfriedhof[10].

Why It Matters

Hermann Lenz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Hermann Lenz born?

Born in Stuttgart[2], Hermann Lenz…

Where did Hermann Lenz die?

Hermann Lenz passed away in Munich[4].

What did Hermann Lenz do for work?

Hermann Lenz worked as writer[6], poet[7], and novelist[8].

Where did Hermann Lenz go to school?

Hermann Lenz was educated at Heidelberg University[12].

What awards did Hermann Lenz receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[13], Georg Büchner Prize[14], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], and Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . pnreview.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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