Werner Klemke
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Summary
Werner Klemke was born on March 12, 1917[1], in Weißensee[2]. He died on August 26, 1994[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as an illustrator[5], university teacher[6], postage stamp designer[7], designer[8], and photographer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1917[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1994[12]
- Place of burial: Berlin[13]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[14], German Democratic Republic[15]
- Occupation: graphic artist[16], typographer[17], visual artist[18], writer[19], teacher[20], cinematographer[21], painter[22], animator[23], typesetter[24], graphic designer[25]
- Field of work: book illustration[26], children's and young adult literature[27]
- Employer: Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin[28]
- Educated at: Köllnisches Gymnasium[29]
- Award received: Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[30], National Prize of East Germany[31], Gutenberg Prize[32]
- Member of: Academy of Arts of the GDR[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Commons category: Werner Klemke[35]
- Family name: Klemke[36]
- Given name: Werner[37]
- Professorship: Foreign member of the Russian Academy of Arts[38]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[40]
- Name in native language: Werner Klemke[41]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject Oorlogsbronnen[42]
Why It Matters
Werner Klemke is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Werner Klemke born?
Werner Klemke was born in Weißensee[2].
Where did Werner Klemke die?
Werner Klemke passed away in Berlin[4].
What did Werner Klemke do for work?
Werner Klemke worked as an illustrator[5], university teacher[6], postage stamp designer[7], designer[8], and photographer[9].
Where did Werner Klemke go to school?
Werner Klemke was educated at Köllnisches Gymnasium[29].
What awards did Werner Klemke receive?
Honors received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[30], National Prize of East Germany[31], and Gutenberg Prize[32].