Karlheinz Drechsel

German journalist, jazz musician and radio host (1930–2020)
Person human Q1658887
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Karlheinz Drechsel

Summary

Karlheinz Drechsel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dresden[2]. He was born on November 14, 1930[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on October 5, 2020[5]. He worked as a music journalist[6], radio personality[7], director of radio drama[8], editing staff[9], and drummer[10]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Karlheinz Drechsel's place of birth was Dresden[2].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel died in Berlin[4].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel was born on November 14, 1930[3].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel died on October 5, 2020[5].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel is buried at Friedhof Adlershof[12].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[14].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel's professions included music journalist[6].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel worked as a radio personality[7].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel worked as a director of radio drama[8].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel's professions included editing staff[9].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel worked as a drummer[10].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel's professions included opinion journalist[15].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel's education included a stint at Theatre Studies Institute Humboldt University[16].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel received the Q1300247[18].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel is recorded as male[19].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel's genre is jazz[21].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel's Commons category is recorded as Karlheinz Drechsel[22].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel's family name is recorded as Drechsel[23].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel's given name is recorded as Karlheinz[24].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel's instrument is recorded as drum kit[25].
  • Karlheinz Drechsel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Karlheinz Drechsel was born in Dresden[2]. He was born on November 14, 1930[3].

Education

Karlheinz Drechsel was educated at Theatre Studies Institute Humboldt University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include music journalist[6], radio personality[7], director of radio drama[8], editing staff[9], drummer[10], and opinion journalist[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], a grade of an order[27], in Germany[28] and Q1300247[18], an award[29], founded in 1999[30].

Death and Burial

Karlheinz Drechsel died on October 5, 2020[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. He is buried at Friedhof Adlershof[12].

Why It Matters

Karlheinz Drechsel is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Karlheinz Drechsel born?

Karlheinz Drechsel was born in Dresden[2].

Where did Karlheinz Drechsel die?

Karlheinz Drechsel died in Berlin[4].

What did Karlheinz Drechsel do for work?

Karlheinz Drechsel worked as music journalist[6], radio personality[7], director of radio drama[8], editing staff[9], and drummer[10].

Where did Karlheinz Drechsel go to school?

Karlheinz Drechsel was educated at Theatre Studies Institute Humboldt University[16].

What awards did Karlheinz Drechsel receive?

Honors received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17] and Q1300247[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . autobiography. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . autobiography. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . tag24.de. Retrieved . tag24.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  5. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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