Paul Wegener

German actor and film director (1874-1948)
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Paul Wegener
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Paul Wegener

Summary

Paul Wegener is a human[1]. His place of birth was Jarantowice[2]. He was born on December 11, 1874[3]. He passed away in Wilmersdorf[4]. He died on September 13, 1948[5]. He worked as a film director[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], screenwriter[9], and film producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,362 views/month, #7,187 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Paul Wegener's place of birth was Jarantowice[2].
  • Paul Wegener passed away in Wilmersdorf[4].
  • Paul Wegener was born on December 11, 1874[3].
  • Paul Wegener died on September 13, 1948[5].
  • Burial took place at Friedhof Heerstraße[12].
  • Paul Wegener was married to Greta Schröder[13].
  • Paul Wegener was married to Lyda Salmonova[14].
  • A child of Paul Wegener was Peter Wegener[15].
  • Paul Wegener held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Paul Wegener worked as a film director[6].
  • Paul Wegener worked as a stage actor[7].
  • Paul Wegener worked as a film actor[8].
  • Paul Wegener's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • Paul Wegener worked as a film producer[10].
  • Paul Wegener worked as an actor[17].
  • Paul Wegener's education included a stint at Kneiphof Gymnasium[18].
  • Paul Wegener received the Staatsschauspieler[19].
  • Paul Wegener is recorded as male[20].
  • Paul Wegener's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Paul Wegener's Commons category is recorded as Paul Wegener[22].
  • Paul Wegener's archives at is recorded as Märkisches Museum[23].
  • Paul Wegener's family name is recorded as Wegener[24].
  • Paul Wegener's given name is recorded as Paul[25].
  • Paul Wegener's relative is recorded as Alfred Wegener[26].
  • Paul Wegener's relative is recorded as Kurt Wegener[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Wegener was born in Jarantowice[2]. He was born on December 11, 1874[3].

Education

Paul Wegener was educated at Kneiphof Gymnasium[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], screenwriter[9], film producer[10], and actor[17].

Recognition

Paul Wegener received the Staatsschauspieler[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Greta Schröder[13], a screenwriter[28], 1891–1967[29], of Germany[30] and Lyda Salmonova[14], an actor[31], 1889–1968[32], of Austria–Hungary[33], specialised in film[34]. A child of Paul Wegener was Peter Wegener[15].

Death and Burial

Paul Wegener died on September 13, 1948[5]. He passed away in Wilmersdorf[4]. Burial took place at Friedhof Heerstraße[12].

Why It Matters

Paul Wegener ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,362 views/month, #7,187 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Paul Wegener born?

Paul Wegener was born in Jarantowice[2].

Where did Paul Wegener die?

Paul Wegener died in Wilmersdorf[4].

Who was Paul Wegener married to?

Paul Wegener's spouses include Greta Schröder[13] and Lyda Salmonova[14].

What did Paul Wegener do for work?

Paul Wegener worked as film director[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], screenwriter[9], and film producer[10].

Where did Paul Wegener go to school?

Paul Wegener was educated at Kneiphof Gymnasium[18].

What awards did Paul Wegener receive?

Honors received include Staatsschauspieler[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] ↑ . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  6. 15w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Wilmersdorf
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