Hugo von Hofmannsthal

Austrian novelist, librettist, poet, dramatist (1874–1929)
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Hugo von Hofmannsthal
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Hugo von Hofmannsthal

Summary

Hugo von Hofmannsthal is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on February 1, 1874[3]. He died in Rodaun[4]. He died on July 15, 1929[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], librettist[7], poet[8], playwright[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (843 views/month, #7,072 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal died in Rodaun[4].
  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal died in Vienna[12].
  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal was born on February 1, 1874[3].
  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal was born on January 1, 1874[13].
  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal died on July 15, 1929[5].
  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal died on January 1, 1929[14].
  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal is buried at Cemetery Kalksburg[15].
  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal's father was Hugo von Hofmannsthal[16].
  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal's mother was Anna von Hofmannsthal[17].
  • Among Hugo von Hofmannsthal's spouses was Gertrud Schlesinger[18].
  • A child of Hugo von Hofmannsthal was Raimund von Hofmannsthal[19].
  • A child of Hugo von Hofmannsthal was Christiane Zimmer[20].
  • A child of Hugo von Hofmannsthal was Franz von Hofmannsthal[21].
  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal held citizenship in Austria[22].
  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal held citizenship in Cisleithania[23].
  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal held citizenship in Germany[24].
  • German was Hugo von Hofmannsthal's native language[25].
  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal's professions included novelist[6].
  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal's professions included librettist[7].
  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal's professions included poet[8].
  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal worked as a playwright[9].
  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal's professions included writer[10].
  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal's professions included screenwriter[26].
  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal's education included a stint at University of Vienna[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: AT[29]

  • Began / founded: 1874-02-01[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1929-07-15[31]

  • Community tags: has german audiobooks[32]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 4ead7d4a-3996-44a4-bd27-93222d4ac93a[33]

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Origins and Family

Born in Vienna[2], Hugo von Hofmannsthal… Recorded date of birth include February 1, 1874[3] and January 1, 1874[13]. His father was he[16]. His mother was Anna von Hofmannsthal[17]. German was his native language[25].

Education

Educated at University of Vienna[27], a university[34], in Austria[35], founded in 1365[36], headquartered in Vienna[37] and Akademisches Gymnasium[38], a Gymnasium[39], in Austria[40], founded in 1553[41]. Hugo von Hofmannsthal earned the academic degree of doctorate[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], librettist[7], poet[8], playwright[9], writer[10], and screenwriter[26].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Jedermann[43], a literary work[44]; Der Rosenkavalier[45], a dramatico-musical work[46], founded in 1910[47]; and Elektra[48], a dramatico-musical work[49]. Things named for Hugo von Hofmannsthal include 8057 Hofmannsthal[50], an asteroid[51].

Personal Life

Hugo von Hofmannsthal was married to Gertrud Schlesinger[18]. Children include Raimund von Hofmannsthal[19], 1906–1974[52]; Christiane Zimmer[20], a university teacher[53], 1902–1987[54], of Austria[55]; and Franz von Hofmannsthal[21], 1903–1929[56], of Cisleithania[57]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[58].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 15, 1929[5] and January 1, 1929[14]. Recorded place of death include Rodaun[4], a cadastral municipality of Austria[59], in Austria[60] and Vienna[12], a federal capital[61], in Austria[62], founded in -0100[63]. The cause of death was stroke[64]. Hugo von Hofmannsthal is buried at Cemetery Kalksburg[15].

Why It Matters

Hugo von Hofmannsthal ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (843 views/month, #7,072 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

Works attributed to him include Jedermann[67], a literary work[68] and The Lord Chandos Letter[69], a literary work[70]. Entities named for him include 8057 Hofmannsthal[50], an asteroid[51].

FAQs

Where was Hugo von Hofmannsthal born?

Born in Vienna[2], Hugo von Hofmannsthal…

Where did Hugo von Hofmannsthal die?

Hugo von Hofmannsthal passed away in Rodaun[4].

Who were Hugo von Hofmannsthal's parents?

Hugo von Hofmannsthal's father was Hugo von Hofmannsthal[16]. Hugo von Hofmannsthal's mother was Anna von Hofmannsthal[17].

Who was Hugo von Hofmannsthal married to?

Hugo von Hofmannsthal's spouses include Gertrud Schlesinger[18].

What did Hugo von Hofmannsthal do for work?

Hugo von Hofmannsthal worked as novelist[6], librettist[7], poet[8], playwright[9], and writer[10].

Where did Hugo von Hofmannsthal go to school?

Hugo von Hofmannsthal was educated at University of Vienna[27] and Akademisches Gymnasium[38].

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  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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