Leopold von Sacher-Masoch

Austrian author (1836–1895)
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Leopold von Sacher-Masoch

Summary

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lviv[2]. He was born on January 27, 1836[3]. He died in Lindheim[4]. He died on March 9, 1895[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,194 views/month, #6,788 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lviv[2], Leopold von Sacher-Masoch…
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch passed away in Lindheim[4].
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch was born on January 27, 1836[3].
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch died on March 9, 1895[5].
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch is buried at Lindheim Castle[11].
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's father was Leopold Sacher-Masoch[12].
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's mother was Caroline Josepha von Masoch[13].
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch was married to Wanda von Sacher-Masoch[14].
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch was married to Hulda von Sacher-Masoch[15].
  • A child of Leopold von Sacher-Masoch was Marfa von Sacher-Masoch[16].
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch held citizenship in Austrian Empire[17].
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's professions included journalist[6].
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's professions included writer[7].
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch worked as a historian[9].
  • Among Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's employers was University of Graz[18].
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch was employed by Lviv University[19].
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's education included a stint at University of Graz[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Leopold von Sacher-Masoch is Venus in Furs[21].
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch was a member of Akademisches Corps Teutonia zu Graz[23].
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch is recorded as male[24].
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's Commons category is recorded as Leopold von Sacher-Masoch[26].
  • Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's unmarried partner is recorded as Fanny Pistor[27].

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Origins and Family

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's place of birth was Lviv[2]. He was born on January 27, 1836[3]. His father was Leopold Sacher-Masoch[12]. His mother was Caroline Josepha von Masoch[13].

Education

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch was educated at University of Graz[20]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9]. Employers include University of Graz[18], a university[29], in Austria[30], founded in 1585[31], headquartered in Main building of the University of Graz[32] and Lviv University[19], a public university[33], in Ukraine[34], founded in 1661[35], headquartered in Main building of Lviv University[36].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Leopold von Sacher-Masoch is Venus in Furs[21]. Things named for him include sadomasochism[37]; masochism[38]; and Masoch Fund[39], an art society[40], in Ukraine[41], founded in 1991[42], headquartered in Lviv[43].

Recognition

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Wanda von Sacher-Masoch[14], a writer[44], 1845–1906[45] and Hulda von Sacher-Masoch[15], a writer[46], 1846–1918[47]. A child of Leopold von Sacher-Masoch was Marfa von Sacher-Masoch[16].

Death and Burial

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch died on March 9, 1895[5]. He died in Lindheim[4]. He is buried at Lindheim Castle[11].

Why It Matters

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,194 views/month, #6,788 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Works attributed to him include Venus in Furs[50], a literary work[51], founded in 1869[52]. Entities named for him include sadomasochism[37]; masochism[38]; and Masoch Fund[39], an art society[40], in Ukraine[41], founded in 1991[42], headquartered in Lviv[43].

FAQs

Where was Leopold von Sacher-Masoch born?

Born in Lviv[2], Leopold von Sacher-Masoch…

Where did Leopold von Sacher-Masoch die?

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch died in Lindheim[4].

Who were Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's parents?

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's father was Leopold Sacher-Masoch[12]. Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's mother was Caroline Josepha von Masoch[13].

Who was Leopold von Sacher-Masoch married to?

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's spouses include Wanda von Sacher-Masoch[14] and Hulda von Sacher-Masoch[15].

What did Leopold von Sacher-Masoch do for work?

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch worked as journalist[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9].

Where did Leopold von Sacher-Masoch go to school?

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch was educated at University of Graz[20].

What awards did Leopold von Sacher-Masoch receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].

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  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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