Mirjam Pressler
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Summary
Mirjam Pressler was born on June 18, 1940[1], in Darmstadt[2]. She died on January 16, 2019[3], in Landshut[4]. She worked as a translator[5], writer[6], children's writer[7], and English–German translator[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (457 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
- Field of work: literary activity[11], children's and young adult literature[12], literary translation[13]
- Educated at: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14], Städelschule[15]
- Award received: Bavarian Order of Merit[16], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], Buber-Rosenzweig-Medal[18], Großer Preis der Deutschen Akademie für Kinder- und Jugendliteratur e.V. Volkach[19], Literary Prize of the State Capital of Munich[20], Pro meritis scientiae et litterarum[21], Friedrich-Bödecker-Preis[22], Carl Zuckmayer Medal[23], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], Leipzig Book Fair Prize/Translation[25], Lektorix[26], Jane Scatcherd Prize[27]
- Member of: PEN Germany[28]
- Sex or gender: female[29]
- Headquarters location: Amsterdam[30]
- Commons category: Mirjam Pressler[31]
- Family name: Pressler[32]
- Given name: Mirjam[33]
- Official website: https://www.mirjampressler.de/[34]
- Work location: Frankfurt[35], Landshut[36]
- Floruit: 1997[37]
- Described by source: Iedereen Leest[38], ProDetLit[39], Lexicon van de jeugdliteratuur[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[41], English[42], French[43], Hebrew[44], Dutch[45], Afrikaans[46]
- Name in native language: Mirjam Pressler[47]
- Time period: 20th century[48]
Why It Matters
Mirjam Pressler has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Mirjam Pressler born?
Mirjam Pressler's place of birth was Darmstadt[2].
Where did Mirjam Pressler die?
Mirjam Pressler died in Landshut[4].
What did Mirjam Pressler do for work?
Mirjam Pressler worked as a translator[5], writer[6], children's writer[7], and English–German translator[8].
Where did Mirjam Pressler go to school?
Mirjam Pressler was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14] and Städelschule[15].
What awards did Mirjam Pressler receive?
Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[16], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], Buber-Rosenzweig-Medal[18], and Großer Preis der Deutschen Akademie für Kinder- und Jugendliteratur e.V. Volkach[19].