Karl May
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Karl May was born on February 25, 1842, in Hohenstein-Ernstthal [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] and died on March 30, 1912, in Radebeul [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][14][10][11][12][13]. He held citizenship in the Kingdom of Saxony and worked as a novelist, children's writer, screenwriter, composer, and writer [1][13]. His primary genre was the pop novel .
He was married to Emma Lina Pollmer and Klara May . May's professional output spanned multiple literary and artistic fields, though he is primarily recognized for his novels [1][13]. His works were written within the pop novel genre , and he maintained ties to the Kingdom of Saxony throughout his life . He lived in Radebeul until his death in 1912 [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][14][10][11][12][13].
Karl May
Summary
Karl May is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ernstthal[2]. He was born on February 25, 1842[3]. He died in Radebeul[4]. He died on March 30, 1912[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], children's writer[7], screenwriter[8], composer[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,318 views/month, #6,891 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Karl May's place of birth was Ernstthal[2].
- Karl May died in Radebeul[4].
- Karl May was born on February 25, 1842[3].
- Karl May died on March 30, 1912[5].
- Karl May is buried at Karl-May-Grab (Radebeul)[12].
- Karl May was married to Emma Lina Pollmer[13].
- Among Karl May's spouses was Klara May[14].
- Karl May held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[15].
- German was Karl May's native language[16].
- Karl May's professions included novelist[6].
- Karl May worked as a children's writer[7].
- Karl May worked as a screenwriter[8].
- Karl May's professions included composer[9].
- Karl May worked as a writer[10].
- Karl May worked as a Q140305642[17].
- A notable work attributed to Karl May is Winnetou[18].
- Karl May is recorded as male[19].
- Karl May's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Karl May's genre is pop novel[21].
- Karl May's Commons category is recorded as Karl May[22].
- Karl May's said to be the same as is recorded as Kara Ben Nemsi[23].
- Karl May's said to be the same as is recorded as Old Shatterhand[24].
- Karl May's archives at is recorded as Karl May Museum Radebeul[25].
- Karl May's family name is recorded as May[26].
- Karl May's given name is recorded as Karl[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: DE[29]
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Began / founded: 1842-02-25[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1912-03-30[31]
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Genre(s): audio drama[32]
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Community tags: audio drama, audiobook, has german audio plays, has german audiobooks[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 9b72186d-d6cc-4a64-b769-24fdc4ac2e21[34]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Ernstthal[2], Karl May… he was born on February 25, 1842[3]. German was his native language[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include novelist[6], children's writer[7], screenwriter[8], composer[9], writer[10], and Q140305642[17].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Karl May is Winnetou[18]. Things named for him include Karl May Museum Radebeul[35].
Personal Life
Spouses include Emma Lina Pollmer[13], 1856–1917[36], of Germany[37] and Klara May[14], a publisher[38], 1864–1944[39], of German Reich[40].
Death and Burial
Karl May died on March 30, 1912[5]. He died in Radebeul[4]. Burial took place at Karl-May-Grab (Radebeul)[12].
Why It Matters
Karl May ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,318 views/month, #6,891 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 74 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
He has been cited as an influence by Ernst Bloch[43], a philosopher[44], 1885–1977[45], of Germany[46], awarded the National Prize of East Germany[47], specialised in philosophy[48].
Works attributed to him include he film adaptations[49]; Der Schatz im Silbersee[50], a literary work[51]; The Oil Prince[52], a literary work[53]; Black Mustang[54], a literary work[55]; The Son of the Bear Hunter[56], a literary work[57]; and Winnetou[58], a literary tetralogy[59]. Entities named for him include Karl May Museum Radebeul[35].
FAQs
Where was Karl May born?
Karl May was born in Ernstthal[2].
Where did Karl May die?
Karl May passed away in Radebeul[4].
Who was Karl May married to?
Karl May's spouses include Emma Lina Pollmer[13] and Klara May[14].
What did Karl May do for work?
Karl May worked as novelist[6], children's writer[7], screenwriter[8], composer[9], and writer[10].
Who did Karl May influence?
Karl May has been cited as an influence by Ernst Bloch[43].