Joachim Fest
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Summary
Joachim Fest is a human[1]. His place of birth was Karlshorst[2]. He was born on December 8, 1926[3]. He died in Kronberg im Taunus[4]. He died on September 11, 2006[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], historian of Modern Age[8], historian[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,267 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Joachim Fest's place of birth was Karlshorst[2].
- Joachim Fest passed away in Kronberg im Taunus[4].
- Joachim Fest was born on December 8, 1926[3].
- Joachim Fest died on September 11, 2006[5].
- Burial took place at cemetery of St.-Matthias-Gemeinde (Berlin-Tempelhof)[12].
- A child of Joachim Fest was Nicolaus Fest[13].
- A child of Joachim Fest was Alexander Fest[14].
- Joachim Fest held citizenship in West Germany[15].
- Joachim Fest held citizenship in Prussia[16].
- Joachim Fest's professions included journalist[6].
- Joachim Fest worked as a writer[7].
- Joachim Fest's professions included historian of Modern Age[8].
- Joachim Fest's professions included historian[9].
- Joachim Fest's professions included screenwriter[10].
- Joachim Fest worked as a biographer[17].
- Joachim Fest's field of work was publishing house[18].
- Joachim Fest was employed by Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung[19].
- Among Joachim Fest's employers was Norddeutscher Rundfunk[20].
- Joachim Fest's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[21].
- Joachim Fest was educated at Freie Universität Berlin[22].
- Joachim Fest's education included a stint at Goethe University Frankfurt[23].
- A notable work attributed to Joachim Fest is Hitler[24].
- Joachim Fest received the Theodor Wolff award[25].
- Joachim Fest received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26].
- Joachim Fest received the Wilhelm Leuschner Medal[27].
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Origins and Family
Joachim Fest's place of birth was Karlshorst[2]. He was born on December 8, 1926[3].
Education
Educated at University of Freiburg[21], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1457[30], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[31]; Freie Universität Berlin[22], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1948[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]; and Goethe University Frankfurt[23], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1914[38], headquartered in Jügelhaus[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], historian of Modern Age[8], historian[9], screenwriter[10], and biographer[17]. Joachim Fest's field of work was publishing house[18]. Employers include Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung[19], a daily newspaper[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1949[42], headquartered in Frankfurt[43] and Norddeutscher Rundfunk[20], a broadcaster[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1954[46], headquartered in Hamburg[47].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Joachim Fest is Hitler[24].
Recognition
Awards received include Theodor Wolff award[25], an award[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1962[50]; Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26], a grade of an order[51], in Germany[52]; Wilhelm Leuschner Medal[27], a medallion[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1964[55]; Einhard-Preis[56], a literary award[57], in Germany[58], founded in 1999[59]; Hanns Martin Schleyer Prize[60], an award[61], in Germany[62]; and Friedrich-Schiedel-Literaturpreis[63], a literary award[64], in Germany[65], founded in 1982[66].
Personal Life
Children include Nicolaus Fest[13], a journalist[67], b. 1962[68], of Germany[69] and Alexander Fest[14], a publisher[70], b. 1960[71], of Germany[72]. Joachim Fest's religion is recorded as Catholicism[73]. He was affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union[74].
Death and Burial
Joachim Fest died on September 11, 2006[5]. He passed away in Kronberg im Taunus[4]. Burial took place at cemetery of St.-Matthias-Gemeinde (Berlin-Tempelhof)[12].
Why It Matters
Joachim Fest ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,267 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]
FAQs
Where was Joachim Fest born?
Joachim Fest was born in Karlshorst[2].
Where did Joachim Fest die?
Joachim Fest died in Kronberg im Taunus[4].
What did Joachim Fest do for work?
Joachim Fest worked as journalist[6], writer[7], historian of Modern Age[8], historian[9], and screenwriter[10].
Where did Joachim Fest go to school?
Joachim Fest was educated at University of Freiburg[21], Freie Universität Berlin[22], and Goethe University Frankfurt[23].
What awards did Joachim Fest receive?
Honors received include Theodor Wolff award[25], Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26], Wilhelm Leuschner Medal[27], and Einhard-Preis[56].