Michael Kunze

German writer and lyricist
Person human Q69773
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Michael Kunze

Summary

Michael Kunze is a human[1]. Born in Prague[2], he… he was born on November 9, 1943[3]. He worked as a librettist[4], writer[5], songwriter[6], lyricist[7], and record producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (326 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Michael Kunze's place of birth was Prague[2].
  • Michael Kunze was born on November 9, 1943[3].
  • Michael Kunze held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Michael Kunze worked as a librettist[4].
  • Michael Kunze's professions included writer[5].
  • Michael Kunze's professions included songwriter[6].
  • Michael Kunze's professions included lyricist[7].
  • Michael Kunze worked as a record producer[8].
  • Michael Kunze's professions included singer[11].
  • Michael Kunze was educated at Q21040623[12].
  • Michael Kunze was educated at Klenze-Gymnasium Munich[13].
  • Michael Kunze received the Paul-Lincke-Ring[14].
  • Michael Kunze received the Goldene Stimmgabel[15].
  • Michael Kunze received the Echo Pop Honorary Award[16].
  • Michael Kunze received the German Musical Theatre Prizes[17].
  • Michael Kunze received the Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna[18].
  • Michael Kunze is recorded as male[19].
  • Michael Kunze's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Michael Kunze's discography is recorded as Q137732320[21].
  • Michael Kunze's Commons category is recorded as Michael Kunze (librettist)[22].
  • Michael Kunze earned the academic degree of Doctor of Laws[23].
  • Michael Kunze's family name is recorded as Kunze[24].
  • Michael Kunze's given name is recorded as Michael[25].
  • Michael Kunze's pseudonym is recorded as Stephan Prager[26].
  • Michael Kunze's pseudonym is recorded as Mario Killer[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael Kunze was born in Prague[2]. He was born on November 9, 1943[3].

Education

Educated at Q21040623[12], a Gymnasium[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1913[30] and Klenze-Gymnasium Munich[13], a Q2782287[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1921[33]. Michael Kunze earned the academic degree of Doctor of Laws[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librettist[4], writer[5], songwriter[6], lyricist[7], record producer[8], and singer[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Paul-Lincke-Ring[14], a music award[34], in Germany[35]; Goldene Stimmgabel[15], an annual prize[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1981[38]; Echo Pop Honorary Award[16]; German Musical Theatre Prizes[17], a theatre award[39], in Germany[40], founded in 2014[41]; and Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna[18], an award[42], in Austria[43].

Why It Matters

Michael Kunze ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (326 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Michael Kunze born?

Michael Kunze's place of birth was Prague[2].

What did Michael Kunze do for work?

Michael Kunze worked as librettist[4], writer[5], songwriter[6], lyricist[7], and record producer[8].

Where did Michael Kunze go to school?

Michael Kunze was educated at Q21040623[12] and Klenze-Gymnasium Munich[13].

What awards did Michael Kunze receive?

Honors received include Paul-Lincke-Ring[14], Goldene Stimmgabel[15], Echo Pop Honorary Award[16], and German Musical Theatre Prizes[17].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . paul-lincke.goslar.de. Retrieved . paul-lincke.goslar.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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