Peter Huchel

German poet (1903–1981)
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Peter Huchel

Summary

Peter Huchel is a human[1]. He was born in Groß-Lichterfelde[2]. He was born on +1903-04-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Staufen im Breisgau[4]. He died on +1981-04-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Peter Huchel was born in Groß-Lichterfelde[2].
  • Peter Huchel passed away in Staufen im Breisgau[4].
  • Peter Huchel was born on +1903-04-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Peter Huchel died on +1981-04-30T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Peter Huchel is buried at Staufen im Breisgau[10].
  • Peter Huchel's father was Friedrich Huchel[11].
  • Peter Huchel's mother was Marie Huchel[12].
  • Peter Huchel was married to Nora Monica Huchel[13].
  • Peter Huchel was married to Dora Lassel[14].
  • A child of Peter Huchel was Stephan Huchel[15].
  • A child of Peter Huchel was Susanne Huchel[16].
  • Peter Huchel held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • Peter Huchel held citizenship in German Reich[18].
  • Peter Huchel worked as a poet[6].
  • Peter Huchel's professions included writer[7].
  • Peter Huchel's professions included journalist[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Huchel is Thrakien[19].
  • Peter Huchel received the National Prize of East Germany[20].
  • Peter Huchel received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[21].
  • Peter Huchel received the Reinhold Schneider Prize[22].
  • Peter Huchel received the Fontane-Preis[23].
  • Peter Huchel received the Andreas Gryphius Prize[24].
  • Peter Huchel received the Johann-Heinrich-Merck-Preis[25].
  • Peter Huchel was a member of German Academy for Language and Literature[26].
  • Peter Huchel was a member of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Groß-Lichterfelde[2], Peter Huchel… he was born on +1903-04-03T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Friedrich Huchel[11]. His mother was Marie Huchel[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], and journalist[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Peter Huchel is Thrakien[19]. Things named for him include Peter-Huchel-Preis[28], a literary award[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1984[31].

Recognition

Awards received include National Prize of East Germany[20], a national award[32], in German Democratic Republic[33], founded in 1949[34]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[21], a civil decoration[35], in Prussia[36], founded in 1842[37]; Reinhold Schneider Prize[22], a literary award[38], in Germany[39]; Fontane-Preis[23], a literary award[40], in Germany[41]; Andreas Gryphius Prize[24], a literary award[42], in Germany[43]; and Johann-Heinrich-Merck-Preis[25], a literary award[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1964[46].

Personal Life

Spouses include Nora Monica Huchel[13], a translator[47], 1914–2002[48], of Germany[49], specialised in journalism[50] and Dora Lassel[14], 1904–1985[51]. Children include Stephan Huchel[15], 1949–1990[52], of German Democratic Republic[53] and Susanne Huchel[16], 1935–2024[54], of German Reich[55].

Death and Burial

Peter Huchel died on +1981-04-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Staufen im Breisgau[4]. Burial took place at Staufen im Breisgau[10].

Why It Matters

Peter Huchel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

Entities named for him include Peter-Huchel-Preis[28], a literary award[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1984[31].

FAQs

Where was Peter Huchel born?

Born in Groß-Lichterfelde[2], Peter Huchel…

Where did Peter Huchel die?

Peter Huchel passed away in Staufen im Breisgau[4].

Who were Peter Huchel's parents?

Peter Huchel's father was Friedrich Huchel[11]. Peter Huchel's mother was Marie Huchel[12].

Who was Peter Huchel married to?

Peter Huchel's spouses include Nora Monica Huchel[13] and Dora Lassel[14].

What did Peter Huchel do for work?

Peter Huchel worked as poet[6], writer[7], and journalist[8].

What awards did Peter Huchel receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[20], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[21], Reinhold Schneider Prize[22], and Fontane-Preis[23].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [11] . deutsche-biographie.de. deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . deutsche-biographie.de. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . peter-huchel-haus.de. Retrieved . peter-huchel-haus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . deutsche-biographie.de. deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . peter-huchel-haus.de. Retrieved . peter-huchel-haus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  26. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [31] . 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. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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