Paul Ernst

German writer (1866–1933)
Person human Q72557
Paul Ernst
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Paul Ernst

Summary

Paul Ernst is a human[1]. His place of birth was Elbingerode[2]. He was born on March 7, 1866[3]. He died in Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing[4]. He died on May 13, 1933[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Paul Ernst's place of birth was Elbingerode[2].
  • Paul Ernst died in Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing[4].
  • Paul Ernst was born on March 7, 1866[3].
  • Paul Ernst died on May 13, 1933[5].
  • Paul Ernst was married to Else Ernst[9].
  • Paul Ernst held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Paul Ernst's professions included journalist[6].
  • Paul Ernst's professions included writer[7].
  • Paul Ernst received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[11].
  • Paul Ernst received the Goethe Medal for Art and Science[12].
  • Paul Ernst is recorded as male[13].
  • Paul Ernst's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Paul Ernst was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[15].
  • Paul Ernst's Commons category is recorded as Paul Ernst[16].
  • Paul Ernst's archives at is recorded as German Literature Archive Marbach[17].
  • Paul Ernst earned the academic degree of doctorate[18].
  • Paul Ernst's family name is recorded as Ernst[19].
  • Paul Ernst's given name is recorded as Paul[20].
  • Paul Ernst's pseudonym is recorded as P. W. Spassmöller[21].
  • Paul Ernst's described by source is recorded as Verdienstvolle Harzer (1939)[22].
  • Paul Ernst's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[23].
  • Paul Ernst's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Literature[24].
  • Paul Ernst's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Literature[25].
  • Paul Ernst's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Literature[26].
  • Paul Ernst's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Literature[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Ernst was born in Elbingerode[2]. He was born on March 7, 1866[3].

Education

Paul Ernst earned the academic degree of doctorate[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and writer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[11], an order[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1980[30] and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[12], an art prize[31], in Nazi Germany[32], founded in 1932[33].

Personal Life

Among Paul Ernst's spouses was Else Ernst[9]. He was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[15].

Death and Burial

Paul Ernst died on May 13, 1933[5]. He passed away in Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Ernst ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Paul Ernst born?

Born in Elbingerode[2], Paul Ernst…

Where did Paul Ernst die?

Paul Ernst died in Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing[4].

Who was Paul Ernst married to?

Paul Ernst's spouses include Else Ernst[9].

What did Paul Ernst do for work?

Paul Ernst worked as journalist[6] and writer[7].

What awards did Paul Ernst receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[11] and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . dla-marbach.de. dla-marbach.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . nobelprize.org. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of political party Social Democratic Party of Germany
    Described by source Verdienstvolle Harzer (1939), Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)
    Nominated for Nobel Prize in Literature, Nobel Prize in Literature, Nobel Prize in Literature +9
    Family name Ernst
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