James Krüss

German writer (1926–1997)
Person human Q28147
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James Krüss

Summary

James Krüss is a human[1]. Born in Heligoland[2], he… he was born on May 31, 1926[3]. He died in Gran Canaria[4]. He died on August 2, 1997[5]. He worked as a poet[6], children's writer[7], playwright[8], translator[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (338 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • James Krüss was born in Heligoland[2].
  • James Krüss died in Gran Canaria[4].
  • James Krüss was born on May 31, 1926[3].
  • James Krüss died on August 2, 1997[5].
  • James Krüss's mother was Margareta Krüss[12].
  • James Krüss held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • James Krüss's professions included poet[6].
  • James Krüss's professions included children's writer[7].
  • James Krüss worked as a playwright[8].
  • James Krüss worked as a translator[9].
  • James Krüss worked as a writer[10].
  • James Krüss worked as a journalist[14].
  • A notable work attributed to James Krüss is Timm Thaler[15].
  • James Krüss received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].
  • James Krüss received the Hans Christian Andersen Award[17].
  • James Krüss received the Großer Preis der Deutschen Akademie für Kinder- und Jugendliteratur e.V. Volkach[18].
  • James Krüss received the Literaturpreis der Universitätsstadt Marburg und des Landkreises Marburg-Biedenkopf[19].
  • James Krüss is recorded as male[20].
  • James Krüss's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • James Krüss was affiliated with the Nazi Party[22].
  • James Krüss's archives at is recorded as International Youth Library[23].
  • James Krüss's family name is recorded as Q113187220[24].
  • James Krüss's given name is recorded as James[25].
  • James Krüss's pseudonym is recorded as Markus Polder[26].
  • James Krüss's pseudonym is recorded as Felix Ritter[27].

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Origins and Family

James Krüss's place of birth was Heligoland[2]. He was born on May 31, 1926[3]. His mother was Margareta Krüss[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], children's writer[7], playwright[8], translator[9], writer[10], and journalist[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to James Krüss is Timm Thaler[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], a decoration[28], in Germany[29]; Hans Christian Andersen Award[17], a literary award[30], in Denmark[31], founded in 1956[32]; Großer Preis der Deutschen Akademie für Kinder- und Jugendliteratur e.V. Volkach[18], a literary award[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1976[35]; and Literaturpreis der Universitätsstadt Marburg und des Landkreises Marburg-Biedenkopf[19], a literary award[36], in Germany[37].

Personal Life

James Krüss was affiliated with the Nazi Party[22].

Death and Burial

James Krüss died on August 2, 1997[5]. He died in Gran Canaria[4].

Why It Matters

James Krüss ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (338 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Works attributed to him include Timm Thaler[40], a literary work[41].

FAQs

Where was James Krüss born?

James Krüss was born in Heligoland[2].

Where did James Krüss die?

James Krüss died in Gran Canaria[4].

Who were James Krüss's parents?

James Krüss's mother was Margareta Krüss[12].

What did James Krüss do for work?

James Krüss worked as poet[6], children's writer[7], playwright[8], translator[9], and writer[10].

What awards did James Krüss receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], Hans Christian Andersen Award[17], Großer Preis der Deutschen Akademie für Kinder- und Jugendliteratur e.V. Volkach[18], and Literaturpreis der Universitätsstadt Marburg und des Landkreises Marburg-Biedenkopf[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Estonian Wikipedia. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] . Estonian Wikipedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Estonian Wikipedia. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Estonian Wikipedia. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Estonian Wikipedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Estonian Wikipedia. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  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. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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