Markus Werner

Swiss writer (1944-2016)
Person human Q118058
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Markus Werner

Summary

Markus Werner is a human[1]. He was born in Eschlikon[2]. He was born on December 27, 1944[3]. He passed away in Schaffhausen[4]. He died on July 3, 2016[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and school teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Markus Werner's place of birth was Eschlikon[2].
  • Markus Werner died in Schaffhausen[4].
  • Markus Werner was born on December 27, 1944[3].
  • Markus Werner died on July 3, 2016[5].
  • Markus Werner held citizenship in Switzerland[9].
  • Markus Werner's professions included writer[6].
  • Markus Werner worked as a school teacher[7].
  • Markus Werner held the position of deputy head teacher[10].
  • Markus Werner's education included a stint at University of Zurich[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Markus Werner is Zündel's exit[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Markus Werner is On the edge[13].
  • Markus Werner received the Alemannischer Literaturpreis[14].
  • Markus Werner received the Johann-Peter-Hebel-Preis[15].
  • Markus Werner received the Joseph-Breitbach-Preis[16].
  • Markus Werner received the Hermann-Hesse-Preis[17].
  • Markus Werner received the Preis der SWR-Bestenliste[18].
  • Markus Werner received the Q2421865[19].
  • Markus Werner was a member of German Academy for Language and Literature[20].
  • Markus Werner is recorded as male[21].
  • Markus Werner's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Markus Werner's genre is prose[23].
  • Markus Werner's archives at is recorded as Swiss Literary Archives[24].
  • Markus Werner's family name is recorded as Werner[25].
  • Markus Werner's given name is recorded as Markus[26].
  • Markus Werner's topic's main category is recorded as Q17254510[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Eschlikon[2], Markus Werner… he was born on December 27, 1944[3].

Education

Markus Werner's education included a stint at University of Zurich[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and school teacher[7]. Markus Werner held the position of deputy head teacher[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Zündel's exit[12], a literary work[28] and On the edge[13], a literary work[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Alemannischer Literaturpreis[14], a literary award[30], in Germany[31]; Johann-Peter-Hebel-Preis[15], a literary award[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1936[34]; Joseph-Breitbach-Preis[16], a literary award[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1998[37]; Hermann-Hesse-Preis[17], a literary award[38], in Germany[39]; Preis der SWR-Bestenliste[18], a literary award[40], in Germany[41]; and Q2421865[19], a literary award[42], in Germany[43].

Death and Burial

Markus Werner died on July 3, 2016[5]. He passed away in Schaffhausen[4].

Why It Matters

Markus Werner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

FAQs

Where was Markus Werner born?

Markus Werner's place of birth was Eschlikon[2].

Where did Markus Werner die?

Markus Werner passed away in Schaffhausen[4].

What did Markus Werner do for work?

Markus Werner worked as writer[6] and school teacher[7].

Where did Markus Werner go to school?

Markus Werner was educated at University of Zurich[11].

What awards did Markus Werner receive?

Honors received include Alemannischer Literaturpreis[14], Johann-Peter-Hebel-Preis[15], Joseph-Breitbach-Preis[16], and Hermann-Hesse-Preis[17].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] . reviews.libraryjournal.com. reviews.libraryjournal.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  18. [24] . helveticarchives.ch. Retrieved . helveticarchives.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . filmportal.de. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . filmportal.de. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [13] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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