Horst Faas
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Summary
Horst Faas is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on April 28, 1933[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on May 10, 2012[5]. He worked as a war photographer[6], picture editor[7], journalist[8], writer[9], and photographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Berlin[2].
- Horst Faas passed away in Munich[4].
- Horst Faas was born on April 28, 1933[3].
- Horst Faas died on May 10, 2012[5].
- Horst Faas is buried at Berlin[12].
- Horst Faas held citizenship in Germany[13].
- Horst Faas's professions included war photographer[6].
- Horst Faas worked as a picture editor[7].
- Horst Faas worked as a journalist[8].
- Horst Faas's professions included writer[9].
- Horst Faas worked as a photographer[10].
- Horst Faas was employed by Associated Press[14].
- Horst Faas received the George Polk Award[15].
- Horst Faas received the Pulitzer Prize for Photography[16].
- Horst Faas received the Robert Capa Gold Medal[17].
- Horst Faas received the Dr. Erich Salomon Prize[18].
- Horst Faas received the Pulitzer Prize for Photography[19].
- Horst Faas received the George Polk Award[20].
- Horst Faas is recorded as male[21].
- Horst Faas's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Horst Faas's Commons category is recorded as Horst Faas[23].
- Horst Faas's family name is recorded as Faas[24].
- Horst Faas's given name is recorded as Horst[25].
- Horst Faas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
- Horst Faas's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Horst Faas'}[27].
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Origins and Family
Horst Faas's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on April 28, 1933[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include war photographer[6], picture editor[7], journalist[8], writer[9], and photographer[10]. Among Horst Faas's employers was Associated Press[14].
Recognition
Awards received include George Polk Award[15], a journalism prize[28], in United States[29], founded in 1949[30]; Pulitzer Prize for Photography[16], a class of award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1942[33]; Robert Capa Gold Medal[17], an award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1955[36]; Dr. Erich Salomon Prize[18], an award[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1971[39]; and Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography[40], a class of award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1968[43].
Death and Burial
Horst Faas died on May 10, 2012[5]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He is buried at Berlin[12].
Why It Matters
Horst Faas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 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 Horst Faas born?
Born in Berlin[2].
Where did Horst Faas die?
Horst Faas died in Munich[4].
What did Horst Faas do for work?
Horst Faas worked as war photographer[6], picture editor[7], journalist[8], writer[9], and photographer[10].
What awards did Horst Faas receive?
Honors received include George Polk Award[15], Pulitzer Prize for Photography[16], Robert Capa Gold Medal[17], and Dr. Erich Salomon Prize[18].