Rainer Simon

German film director and screenwriter
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Rainer Simon

Summary

Rainer Simon is a human[1]. Born in Hainichen[2], he… he was born on January 11, 1941[3]. He worked as a film director[4], screenwriter[5], university teacher[6], and photographer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Rainer Simon's place of birth was Hainichen[2].
  • Rainer Simon was born on January 11, 1941[3].
  • Rainer Simon was born on January 1, 1941[9].
  • Rainer Simon held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Rainer Simon's professions included film director[4].
  • Rainer Simon worked as a screenwriter[5].
  • Rainer Simon worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Rainer Simon's professions included photographer[7].
  • Rainer Simon received the National Prize of East Germany[11].
  • Rainer Simon is recorded as male[12].
  • Rainer Simon's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Rainer Simon was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[14].
  • Rainer Simon's family name is recorded as Simon[15].
  • Rainer Simon's given name is recorded as Rainer[16].
  • Rainer Simon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[17].
  • Rainer Simon's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Rainer Simon'}[18].
  • Rainer Simon's copyright representative is recorded as reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[19].
  • Rainer Simon's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Rainer Simon[20].

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Origins and Family

Rainer Simon's place of birth was Hainichen[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 11, 1941[3] and January 1, 1941[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], screenwriter[5], university teacher[6], and photographer[7].

Recognition

Rainer Simon received the National Prize of East Germany[11].

Personal Life

Rainer Simon was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[14].

Why It Matters

Rainer Simon has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

FAQs

Where was Rainer Simon born?

Rainer Simon was born in Hainichen[2].

What did Rainer Simon do for work?

Rainer Simon worked as film director[4], screenwriter[5], university teacher[6], and photographer[7].

What awards did Rainer Simon receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . ADAGP directory. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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