Jean Krier

poet (1949-2013)
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Summary

Jean Krier was born on January 2, 1949[1], in Luxembourg[2]. He died on January 12, 2013[3], in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and teacher[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Luxembourg[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Luxembourg[10]
  • Award received: Adelbert von Chamisso Prize[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Family name: Krier[13]
  • Given name: Jean[14]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[15]
  • Writing language: German[16]

FAQs

Where was Jean Krier born?

Jean Krier was born in Luxembourg[2].

Where did Jean Krier die?

Jean Krier died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

What did Jean Krier do for work?

Jean Krier worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and teacher[7].

What awards did Jean Krier receive?

Honors received include Adelbert von Chamisso Prize[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . Dictionnaire des auteurs luxembourgeois. wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · HedgeHog · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
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    Place of burial → Luxembourg
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