Peter Palitzsch

German theatre director and theatre manager (1918–2004)
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Peter Palitzsch

Summary

Peter Palitzsch is a human[1]. Born in Lwówek Śląski[2], he… he was born on September 11, 1918[3]. He died in Havelberg[4]. He died on December 18, 2004[5]. He worked as a theatrical director[6], film director[7], librettist[8], director[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Peter Palitzsch's place of birth was Lwówek Śląski[2].
  • Peter Palitzsch passed away in Havelberg[4].
  • Peter Palitzsch was born on September 11, 1918[3].
  • Peter Palitzsch died on December 18, 2004[5].
  • Peter Palitzsch is buried at Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[12].
  • Peter Palitzsch held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Peter Palitzsch's professions included theatrical director[6].
  • Peter Palitzsch's professions included film director[7].
  • Peter Palitzsch's professions included librettist[8].
  • Peter Palitzsch worked as a director[9].
  • Peter Palitzsch's professions included screenwriter[10].
  • Peter Palitzsch's field of work was directing[14].
  • Peter Palitzsch's field of work was libretto[15].
  • Among Peter Palitzsch's employers was Berliner Ensemble[16].
  • Peter Palitzsch received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].
  • Peter Palitzsch received the National Prize of East Germany[18].
  • Peter Palitzsch is recorded as male[19].
  • Peter Palitzsch's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Peter Palitzsch's Commons category is recorded as Peter Palitzsch[21].
  • Peter Palitzsch's family name is recorded as Palitzsch[22].
  • Peter Palitzsch's given name is recorded as Peter[23].
  • Peter Palitzsch's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Peter Palitzsch's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Peter Palitzsch'}[25].
  • Peter Palitzsch's documentation files at is recorded as SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Lwówek Śląski[2], Peter Palitzsch… he was born on September 11, 1918[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theatrical director[6], film director[7], librettist[8], director[9], and screenwriter[10]. Fields of work include directing[14], a job activity[27] and libretto[15], a literary genre[28]. Among Peter Palitzsch's employers was Berliner Ensemble[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], a decoration[29], in Germany[30] and National Prize of East Germany[18], a national award[31], in German Democratic Republic[32], founded in 1949[33].

Death and Burial

Peter Palitzsch died on December 18, 2004[5]. He passed away in Havelberg[4]. Burial took place at Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Peter Palitzsch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Peter Palitzsch born?

Peter Palitzsch's place of birth was Lwówek Śląski[2].

Where did Peter Palitzsch die?

Peter Palitzsch passed away in Havelberg[4].

What did Peter Palitzsch do for work?

Peter Palitzsch worked as theatrical director[6], film director[7], librettist[8], director[9], and screenwriter[10].

What awards did Peter Palitzsch receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17] and National Prize of East Germany[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . performing-arts.ch. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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