Rainer Kirsch

German translator (1934–2015)
Person human Q102902
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Rainer Kirsch

Summary

Rainer Kirsch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Döbeln[2]. He was born on June 17, 1934[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on September 4, 2015[5]. He worked as a translator[6], writer[7], poet[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Rainer Kirsch's place of birth was Döbeln[2].
  • Rainer Kirsch died in Berlin[4].
  • Rainer Kirsch was born on June 17, 1934[3].
  • Rainer Kirsch was born on July 17, 1934[11].
  • Rainer Kirsch died on September 4, 2015[5].
  • Rainer Kirsch was married to Sarah Kirsch[12].
  • Rainer Kirsch held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Rainer Kirsch held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[14].
  • Rainer Kirsch's professions included translator[6].
  • Rainer Kirsch's professions included writer[7].
  • Rainer Kirsch's professions included poet[8].
  • Rainer Kirsch worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Rainer Kirsch's field of work was German-language literature[15].
  • Rainer Kirsch's field of work was translation[16].
  • Rainer Kirsch's education included a stint at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[17].
  • Rainer Kirsch was educated at Leipzig University[18].
  • Rainer Kirsch was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19].
  • Rainer Kirsch received the F.-C.-Weiskopf-Preis[20].
  • Rainer Kirsch received the Q2571536[21].
  • Rainer Kirsch was a member of Sächsische Akademie der Künste[22].
  • Rainer Kirsch was a member of Academy of Arts, Berlin[23].
  • Rainer Kirsch is recorded as male[24].
  • Rainer Kirsch's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Rainer Kirsch was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[26].
  • Rainer Kirsch's Commons category is recorded as Rainer Kirsch[27].

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Origins and Family

Rainer Kirsch's place of birth was Döbeln[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 17, 1934[3] and July 17, 1934[11].

Education

Educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[17], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1558[30], headquartered in Jena[31]; Leipzig University[18], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1409[34], headquartered in Leipzig[35]; and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1502[38], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], writer[7], poet[8], and screenwriter[9]. Fields of work include German-language literature[15], a sub-set of literature[40] and translation[16], an academic major[41].

Recognition

Awards received include F.-C.-Weiskopf-Preis[20], a literary award[42], in German Democratic Republic[43] and Q2571536[21], a literary award[44], in Germany[45].

Personal Life

Rainer Kirsch was married to Sarah Kirsch[12]. He was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[26].

Death and Burial

Rainer Kirsch died on September 4, 2015[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Rainer Kirsch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Rainer Kirsch born?

Rainer Kirsch's place of birth was Döbeln[2].

Where did Rainer Kirsch die?

Rainer Kirsch died in Berlin[4].

Who was Rainer Kirsch married to?

Rainer Kirsch's spouses include Sarah Kirsch[12].

What did Rainer Kirsch do for work?

Rainer Kirsch worked as translator[6], writer[7], poet[8], and screenwriter[9].

Where did Rainer Kirsch go to school?

Rainer Kirsch was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[17], Leipzig University[18], and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19].

What awards did Rainer Kirsch receive?

Honors received include F.-C.-Weiskopf-Preis[20] and Q2571536[21].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received F.-C.-Weiskopf-Preis, Q2571536
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    Member of political party Socialist Unity Party of Germany
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