Michael Kogon

Austrian economist, translator and author
Person human Q23818633
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Summary

Michael Kogon was born on 1928[1] in Vienna[2]. He has worked as a political economist[3], translator[4], editor[5], and writer[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Eugen Kogon[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[9], Germany[10]
  • Native language: Austrian German[11]
  • Employer: Bank for International Settlements[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Academic degree: Doctor[14]
  • Family name: Kogon[15]
  • Given name: Michael[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[17], Austrian German[18], English[19], French[20]
  • Different from: Michael Kogan[21]

FAQs

Where was Michael Kogon born?

Michael Kogon was born in Vienna[2].

Who were Michael Kogon's parents?

Michael Kogon's father was Eugen Kogon[8].

What did Michael Kogon do for work?

Michael Kogon worked as a political economist[3], translator[4], editor[5], and writer[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  3. [8] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [3] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth → Vienna
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