Hermann Wedekind

German theatre director (1910–1998)
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Hermann Wedekind

Summary

Hermann Wedekind is a human[1]. Born in Coesfeld[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1910[3]. He passed away in Wadern[4]. He died on January 1, 1998[5]. He worked as a theatrical director[6], singer[7], stage actor[8], and filmmaker[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Coesfeld[2], Hermann Wedekind…
  • Hermann Wedekind passed away in Wadern[4].
  • Hermann Wedekind was born on January 1, 1910[3].
  • Hermann Wedekind was born on November 18, 1910[11].
  • Hermann Wedekind died on January 1, 1998[5].
  • Hermann Wedekind died on January 16, 1998[12].
  • Hermann Wedekind was married to Grete Schaun[13].
  • A child of Hermann Wedekind was Michael Wedekind[14].
  • Hermann Wedekind held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Hermann Wedekind worked as a theatrical director[6].
  • Hermann Wedekind's professions included singer[7].
  • Hermann Wedekind worked as a stage actor[8].
  • Hermann Wedekind worked as a filmmaker[9].
  • Hermann Wedekind received the Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[16].
  • Hermann Wedekind received the Saarland Order of Merit[17].
  • Hermann Wedekind received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].
  • Hermann Wedekind is recorded as male[19].
  • Hermann Wedekind's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Hermann Wedekind earned the academic degree of professor[21].
  • Hermann Wedekind's family name is recorded as Wedekind[22].
  • Hermann Wedekind's given name is recorded as Hermann[23].
  • Hermann Wedekind's instrument is recorded as voice[24].
  • Hermann Wedekind's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Hermann Wedekind's documentation files at is recorded as SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Hermann Wedekind's place of birth was Coesfeld[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1910[3] and November 18, 1910[11].

Education

Hermann Wedekind earned the academic degree of professor[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theatrical director[6], singer[7], stage actor[8], and filmmaker[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[16], an order of merit[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1986[29]; Saarland Order of Merit[17], an order of merit[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1974[32]; and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], a grade of an order[33], in Germany[34].

Personal Life

Hermann Wedekind was married to Grete Schaun[13]. A child of him was Michael Wedekind[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1998[5] and January 16, 1998[12]. Hermann Wedekind passed away in Wadern[4].

Why It Matters

Hermann Wedekind ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Hermann Wedekind born?

Born in Coesfeld[2], Hermann Wedekind…

Where did Hermann Wedekind die?

Hermann Wedekind passed away in Wadern[4].

Who was Hermann Wedekind married to?

Hermann Wedekind's spouses include Grete Schaun[13].

What did Hermann Wedekind do for work?

Hermann Wedekind worked as theatrical director[6], singer[7], stage actor[8], and filmmaker[9].

What awards did Hermann Wedekind receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[16], Saarland Order of Merit[17], and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Saarland Official Gazette. Retrieved . amtsblatt.uni-saarland.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . performing-arts.ch. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Academic degree professor
    Occupation theatrical director, singer, stage actor +1
    Spouse Grete Schaun
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