Markus Orths

German writer and translator (born 1969)
Person human Q1793679
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Summary

Markus Orths was born on June 21, 1969[1], in Viersen[2]. He has worked as a writer[3] and translator[4]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[6]
  • Award received: Lower Rhine Literature Prize[7], Open Mike Award[8], German Science Fiction Prize for best novel[9], Irseer Pegasus[10], Literaturpreis der Universitätsstadt Marburg und des Landkreises Marburg-Biedenkopf[11], Phantastik-Preis der Stadt Wetzlar[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Commons category: Markus Orths[14]
  • Family name: Orths[15]
  • Given name: Markus[16]
  • Work location: Karlsruhe[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[18]
  • P14750: FBED-9E4E-52E8-B7FC-FE33[19]
  • P14927: 123111188[20]

FAQs

Where was Markus Orths born?

Markus Orths was born in Viersen[2].

What did Markus Orths do for work?

Markus Orths worked as a writer[3] and translator[4].

What awards did Markus Orths receive?

Honors received include Lower Rhine Literature Prize[7], Open Mike Award[8], German Science Fiction Prize for best novel[9], and Irseer Pegasus[10].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . dsfp.de. Retrieved . dsfp.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . filmportal.de. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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