Kurt Guggenheim

Swiss writer (1896-1983)
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Kurt Guggenheim

Summary

Kurt Guggenheim is a human[1]. He was born in Zurich[2]. He was born on January 14, 1896[3]. He died in Zurich[4]. He died on December 5, 1983[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], translator[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], and author[10].

Key Facts

  • Kurt Guggenheim's place of birth was Zurich[2].
  • Kurt Guggenheim passed away in Zurich[4].
  • Kurt Guggenheim was born on January 14, 1896[3].
  • Kurt Guggenheim died on December 5, 1983[5].
  • Kurt Guggenheim is buried at Rehalp Cemetery[11].
  • Kurt Guggenheim was married to Gerda Seemann[12].
  • Kurt Guggenheim held citizenship in Switzerland[13].
  • Kurt Guggenheim worked as a journalist[6].
  • Kurt Guggenheim's professions included translator[7].
  • Kurt Guggenheim's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Kurt Guggenheim's professions included writer[9].
  • Kurt Guggenheim worked as an author[10].
  • Kurt Guggenheim's professions included merchant[14].
  • Kurt Guggenheim received the Conrad Ferdinand Meyer Prize[15].
  • Kurt Guggenheim was a member of German Academy for Language and Literature[16].
  • Kurt Guggenheim is recorded as male[17].
  • Kurt Guggenheim's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Kurt Guggenheim's archives at is recorded as Zentralbibliothek Zürich[19].
  • Kurt Guggenheim's family name is recorded as Guggenheim[20].
  • Kurt Guggenheim's given name is recorded as Kurt[21].
  • Kurt Guggenheim's work location is recorded as Zurich[22].
  • Kurt Guggenheim's work location is recorded as Curio[23].
  • Kurt Guggenheim's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Zurich[24].
  • Kurt Guggenheim's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Kurt Guggenheim's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Aargauer Bibliografie[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Zurich[2], Kurt Guggenheim… he was born on January 14, 1896[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], translator[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], author[10], and merchant[14].

Recognition

Kurt Guggenheim received the Conrad Ferdinand Meyer Prize[15].

Personal Life

Among Kurt Guggenheim's spouses was Gerda Seemann[12].

Death and Burial

Kurt Guggenheim died on December 5, 1983[5]. He passed away in Zurich[4]. Burial took place at Rehalp Cemetery[11].

FAQs

Where was Kurt Guggenheim born?

Kurt Guggenheim was born in Zurich[2].

Where did Kurt Guggenheim die?

Kurt Guggenheim passed away in Zurich[4].

Who was Kurt Guggenheim married to?

Kurt Guggenheim's spouses include Gerda Seemann[12].

What did Kurt Guggenheim do for work?

Kurt Guggenheim worked as journalist[6], translator[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], and author[10].

What awards did Kurt Guggenheim receive?

Honors received include Conrad Ferdinand Meyer Prize[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . Aargauer Bibliografie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Aargauer Bibliografie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . Where Zurich Comes to Rest - The Cemeteries of the City of Zurich. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . zbcollections.ch. Retrieved . zbcollections.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Aargauer Bibliografie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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