Ralph Manheim

American translator of German and French literature (1907-1992)
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Ralph Manheim

Summary

Ralph Manheim is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on April 4, 1907[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on September 26, 1992[5]. He worked as a linguist[6] and translator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ralph Manheim's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Ralph Manheim passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • Ralph Manheim was born on April 4, 1907[3].
  • Ralph Manheim died on September 26, 1992[5].
  • Ralph Manheim held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Ralph Manheim's professions included linguist[6].
  • Ralph Manheim's professions included translator[7].
  • Ralph Manheim's education included a stint at Harvard University[10].
  • Ralph Manheim was educated at Columbia University[11].
  • Ralph Manheim was educated at Yale University[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Ralph Manheim is Dog Years (New York 1965)[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Ralph Manheim is The Call of the Toad[14].
  • Ralph Manheim received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].
  • Ralph Manheim received the MacArthur Fellows Program[16].
  • Ralph Manheim received the PEN Translation Prize[17].
  • Ralph Manheim received the National Book Award[18].
  • Ralph Manheim is recorded as male[19].
  • Ralph Manheim's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ralph Manheim's family name is recorded as Manheim[21].
  • Ralph Manheim's given name is recorded as Ralph[22].
  • Ralph Manheim's work location is recorded as Paris[23].
  • Ralph Manheim's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Ralph Manheim's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Ralph Manheim's has works in the collection is recorded as Anne Frank House[26].
  • Ralph Manheim's writing language is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Ralph Manheim… he was born on April 4, 1907[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[10], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Columbia University[11], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1754[34], headquartered in Manhattan[35]; and Yale University[12], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1701[38], headquartered in New Haven[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6] and translator[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Dog Years (New York 1965)[13], a version, edition or translation[40], written by Günter Grass[41] and The Call of the Toad[14], a version, edition or translation[42], written by Günter Grass[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15], a fellowship grant[44], in United States[45], founded in 1925[46]; MacArthur Fellows Program[16], a science award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1981[49]; PEN Translation Prize[17], an award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1963[52]; and National Book Award[18], a literary award[53], in United States[54], founded in 1936[55].

Death and Burial

Ralph Manheim died on September 26, 1992[5]. He died in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

Ralph Manheim ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Ralph Manheim born?

Born in New York City[2], Ralph Manheim…

Where did Ralph Manheim die?

Ralph Manheim died in Cambridge[4].

What did Ralph Manheim do for work?

Ralph Manheim worked as linguist[6] and translator[7].

Where did Ralph Manheim go to school?

Ralph Manheim was educated at Harvard University[10], Columbia University[11], and Yale University[12].

What awards did Ralph Manheim receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15], MacArthur Fellows Program[16], PEN Translation Prize[17], and National Book Award[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [15] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
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  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . nationalbook.org. nationalbook.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [13] . wikidata.org.
  20. [14] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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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  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  28. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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