Lion Feuchtwanger

German writer (1884-1958)
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Lion Feuchtwanger
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Lion Feuchtwanger

Summary

Lion Feuchtwanger is a human[1]. Born in Munich[2], he… he was born on July 7, 1884[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on December 21, 1958[5]. He worked as a writer[6], playwright[7], translator[8], journalist[9], and literary critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (665 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Lion Feuchtwanger was born in Munich[2].
  • Lion Feuchtwanger died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Lion Feuchtwanger was born on July 7, 1884[3].
  • Lion Feuchtwanger died on December 21, 1958[5].
  • Lion Feuchtwanger is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery[12].
  • Lion Feuchtwanger was married to Marta Feuchtwanger[13].
  • Lion Feuchtwanger held citizenship in German Empire[14].
  • Lion Feuchtwanger held citizenship in Weimar Republic[15].
  • Lion Feuchtwanger held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Lion Feuchtwanger held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • Lion Feuchtwanger held citizenship in France[18].
  • Lion Feuchtwanger worked as a writer[6].
  • Lion Feuchtwanger's professions included playwright[7].
  • Lion Feuchtwanger worked as a translator[8].
  • Lion Feuchtwanger worked as a journalist[9].
  • Lion Feuchtwanger's professions included literary critic[10].
  • Lion Feuchtwanger's professions included theatre critic[19].
  • Lion Feuchtwanger was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[20].
  • Lion Feuchtwanger's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21].
  • Lion Feuchtwanger was educated at Wilhelmsgymnasium[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Lion Feuchtwanger is Jew Süss[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Lion Feuchtwanger is The Oppermanns[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Lion Feuchtwanger is Die Jüdin von Toledo[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Lion Feuchtwanger is The Josephus Trilogy[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Lion Feuchtwanger is Goya[27].

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Origins and Family

Lion Feuchtwanger's place of birth was Munich[2]. He was born on July 7, 1884[3].

Education

Educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[20], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1472[30], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[31]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]; and Wilhelmsgymnasium[22], a humanistic gymnasium[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1559[38], headquartered in Old Academy[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], playwright[7], translator[8], journalist[9], literary critic[10], and theatre critic[19].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Jew Süss[23], a literary work[40], founded in 1920[41]; The Oppermanns[24], a literary work[42]; Die Jüdin von Toledo[25], a literary work[43], founded in 1950[44]; The Josephus Trilogy[26], a novel series[45]; and Goya[27], a literary work[46], founded in 1943[47]. Things named for Lion Feuchtwanger include 12350 Feuchtwanger[48], an asteroid[49].

Recognition

Awards received include National Prize of East Germany[50], a national award[51], in German Democratic Republic[52], founded in 1949[53] and Literary Prize of the State Capital of Munich[54], a literary award[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1928[57].

Personal Life

Lion Feuchtwanger was married to Marta Feuchtwanger[13].

Death and Burial

Lion Feuchtwanger died on December 21, 1958[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[58]. Burial took place at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Lion Feuchtwanger ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (665 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

Works attributed to him include Die Jüdin von Toledo[61], a literary work[62], founded in 1950[63]; Jew Süss[64], a literary work[65], founded in 1920[66]; The Oppermanns[67], a literary work[68]; and Goya[69], a literary work[70], founded in 1943[71]. Entities named for him include 12350 Feuchtwanger[48], an asteroid[49].

FAQs

Where was Lion Feuchtwanger born?

Lion Feuchtwanger's place of birth was Munich[2].

Where did Lion Feuchtwanger die?

Lion Feuchtwanger died in Los Angeles[4].

Who was Lion Feuchtwanger married to?

Lion Feuchtwanger's spouses include Marta Feuchtwanger[13].

What did Lion Feuchtwanger do for work?

Lion Feuchtwanger worked as writer[6], playwright[7], translator[8], journalist[9], and literary critic[10].

Where did Lion Feuchtwanger go to school?

Lion Feuchtwanger was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[20], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21], and Wilhelmsgymnasium[22].

What awards did Lion Feuchtwanger receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[50] and Literary Prize of the State Capital of Munich[54].

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