Karl Grünberg

German journalist, author and children's writer (1891-1972)
Person human Q96331
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Karl Grünberg

Summary

Karl Grünberg is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on November 5, 1891[3]. He died in East Berlin[4]. He died on February 1, 1972[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], children's writer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Karl Grünberg was born in Berlin[2].
  • Karl Grünberg passed away in East Berlin[4].
  • Karl Grünberg died in Berlin[10].
  • Karl Grünberg was born on November 5, 1891[3].
  • Karl Grünberg died on February 1, 1972[5].
  • Burial took place at Berlin[11].
  • Karl Grünberg held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[12].
  • Karl Grünberg held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Karl Grünberg's professions included journalist[6].
  • Karl Grünberg worked as a children's writer[7].
  • Karl Grünberg worked as a writer[8].
  • Karl Grünberg was employed by Schering AG[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Karl Grünberg is The Burning Ruhr[15].
  • Karl Grünberg received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[16].
  • Karl Grünberg received the National Prize of East Germany[17].
  • Karl Grünberg was a member of Association of Proletarian-Revolutionary Authors[18].
  • Karl Grünberg is recorded as male[19].
  • Karl Grünberg's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Karl Grünberg was affiliated with the Communist Party of Germany[21].
  • Karl Grünberg was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[22].
  • Karl Grünberg was affiliated with the Independent Social Democratic Party of Germany[23].
  • Karl Grünberg's Commons category is recorded as Karl Grünberg[24].
  • Karl Grünberg's archives at is recorded as Archive of the Academy of Arts[25].
  • Karl Grünberg's family name is recorded as Grünberg[26].
  • Karl Grünberg's given name is recorded as Karl[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Grünberg was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on November 5, 1891[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], children's writer[7], and writer[8]. Among Karl Grünberg's employers was Schering AG[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Karl Grünberg is The Burning Ruhr[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[16], a grade of an order[28], in German Democratic Republic[29] and National Prize of East Germany[17], a national award[30], in German Democratic Republic[31], founded in 1949[32].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Communist Party of Germany[21], a communist party[33], in Weimar Republic[34], founded in 1918[35], headquartered in Berlin[36]; Social Democratic Party of Germany[22], a political party[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1863[39]; and Independent Social Democratic Party of Germany[23], a political party[40], in German Reich[41], founded in 1917[42].

Death and Burial

Karl Grünberg died on February 1, 1972[5]. Recorded place of death include East Berlin[4], a big city[43], in German Democratic Republic[44], founded in 1949[45] and Berlin[10], a seat of government[46], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[47], founded in 1244[48]. He is buried at Berlin[11].

Why It Matters

Karl Grünberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49]

FAQs

Where was Karl Grünberg born?

Born in Berlin[2], Karl Grünberg…

Where did Karl Grünberg die?

Karl Grünberg died in East Berlin[4].

What did Karl Grünberg do for work?

Karl Grünberg worked as journalist[6], children's writer[7], and writer[8].

What awards did Karl Grünberg receive?

Honors received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[16] and National Prize of East Germany[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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