Manfred Wekwerth

German theatre and film director (1929–2014)
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Manfred Wekwerth

Summary

Manfred Wekwerth is a human[1]. Born in Köthen[2], he… he was born on December 3, 1929[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on July 16, 2014[5]. He worked as a politician[6], film director[7], autobiographer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Köthen[2], Manfred Wekwerth…
  • Manfred Wekwerth died in Berlin[4].
  • Manfred Wekwerth was born on December 3, 1929[3].
  • Manfred Wekwerth died on July 16, 2014[5].
  • Manfred Wekwerth held citizenship in German Reich[11].
  • Manfred Wekwerth held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[12].
  • Manfred Wekwerth held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Manfred Wekwerth worked as a politician[6].
  • Manfred Wekwerth's professions included film director[7].
  • Manfred Wekwerth's professions included autobiographer[8].
  • Manfred Wekwerth's professions included writer[9].
  • Manfred Wekwerth held the position of president[14].
  • Manfred Wekwerth held the position of director[15].
  • Manfred Wekwerth was employed by Berliner Ensemble[16].
  • A notable student of Manfred Wekwerth was Theodoros Terzopoulos[17].
  • Manfred Wekwerth received the Order of Karl Marx[18].
  • Manfred Wekwerth received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[19].
  • Manfred Wekwerth received the National Prize of East Germany[20].
  • Manfred Wekwerth was a member of Academy of Arts of the GDR[21].
  • Manfred Wekwerth was a member of Central Committee of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[22].
  • Manfred Wekwerth is recorded as male[23].
  • Manfred Wekwerth's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Manfred Wekwerth was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[25].
  • Manfred Wekwerth's Commons category is recorded as Manfred Wekwerth[26].
  • Manfred Wekwerth's archives at is recorded as Archive of the Academy of Arts[27].

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Origins and Family

Manfred Wekwerth was born in Köthen[2]. He was born on December 3, 1929[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], film director[7], autobiographer[8], and writer[9]. Manfred Wekwerth was employed by Berliner Ensemble[16]. Positions held include president[14], a corporate title[28] and director[15], a profession[29]. A notable student of him was Theodoros Terzopoulos[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Karl Marx[18], an order[30], in German Democratic Republic[31], founded in 1953[32]; Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[19], a grade of an order[33], in German Democratic Republic[34]; and National Prize of East Germany[20], a national award[35], in German Democratic Republic[36], founded in 1949[37].

Personal Life

Manfred Wekwerth was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[25].

Death and Burial

Manfred Wekwerth died on July 16, 2014[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. The cause of death was disease[38].

Why It Matters

Manfred Wekwerth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Manfred Wekwerth born?

Manfred Wekwerth was born in Köthen[2].

Where did Manfred Wekwerth die?

Manfred Wekwerth died in Berlin[4].

What did Manfred Wekwerth do for work?

Manfred Wekwerth worked as politician[6], film director[7], autobiographer[8], and writer[9].

What awards did Manfred Wekwerth receive?

Honors received include Order of Karl Marx[18], Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[19], and National Prize of East Germany[20].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [25] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [38] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [17] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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