Martin Walser
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Summary
Martin Walser was born on March 24, 1927[1], in Wasserburg[2]. He died on July 28, 2023[3], in Überlingen[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], playwright[7], screenwriter[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,503 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: July 26, 2023[11]
- Place of burial: Wasserburg[12]
- Spouse: Katharina Neuner-Jehle[13]
- Child: Alissa Walser[14], Franziska Walser[15], Johanna Walser[16], Theresia Walser[17], Jakob Augstein[18]
- Country of citizenship: Bavaria[19], West Germany[20], Germany[21]
- Occupation: director[22]
- Field of work: novel[23], creative and professional writing[24], drama[25], essayist[26]
- Employer: Süddeutscher Rundfunk[27]
- Educated at: University of Tübingen[28], University of Regensburg[29]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[30], Georg Büchner Prize[31], Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[32], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[33], Hermann-Hesse-Preis[34], Gerhart Hauptmann prize[35], Schiller Memorial Prize[36], Alemannischer Literaturpreis[37], Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[38], Friedrich-Schiedel-Literaturpreis[39], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[40], Literature Award of the Bavarian Academy of the Fine Arts[41], Friedrich Nietzsche Prize[42], Franz Nabl Prize[43]
- Member of: PEN Germany[44], European Academy of Sciences and Arts[45], Sächsische Akademie der Künste[46], German Academy for Language and Literature[47], Academy of Arts, Berlin[48], Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[49], Group 47[50]
- Sex or gender: male[51]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[52]
- Commons category: Martin Walser[53]
- Unmarried partner: Corinne Pulver[54], Maria Carlsson[55]
- Archives at: German Literature Archive Marbach[56]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[57]
Why It Matters
Martin Walser has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Works attributed to him include Runaway Horse[60], a literary work[61].
FAQs
Where was Martin Walser born?
Martin Walser's place of birth was Wasserburg[2].
Where did Martin Walser die?
Martin Walser passed away in Überlingen[4].
Who was Martin Walser married to?
Martin Walser's spouses include Katharina Neuner-Jehle[13].
What did Martin Walser do for work?
Martin Walser worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], playwright[7], screenwriter[8], and journalist[9].
Where did Martin Walser go to school?
Martin Walser was educated at University of Tübingen[28] and University of Regensburg[29].
What awards did Martin Walser receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[30], Georg Büchner Prize[31], Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[32], and Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[33].