Rolf Hochhuth

German writer (1931-2020)
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Rolf Hochhuth

Summary

Rolf Hochhuth is a human[1]. He was born in Eschwege[2]. He was born on April 1, 1931[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on May 13, 2020[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], writer[7], literary editor[8], screenwriter[9], and opinion journalist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Rolf Hochhuth was born in Eschwege[2].
  • Rolf Hochhuth passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Rolf Hochhuth was born on April 1, 1931[3].
  • Rolf Hochhuth died on May 13, 2020[5].
  • Rolf Hochhuth is buried at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[12].
  • Among Rolf Hochhuth's spouses was Q95665443[13].
  • A child of Rolf Hochhuth was Q15449890[14].
  • Rolf Hochhuth held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Rolf Hochhuth's professions included playwright[6].
  • Rolf Hochhuth worked as a writer[7].
  • Rolf Hochhuth's professions included literary editor[8].
  • Rolf Hochhuth's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • Rolf Hochhuth's professions included opinion journalist[10].
  • Rolf Hochhuth's field of work was German-language literature[16].
  • Rolf Hochhuth's field of work was drama[17].
  • Rolf Hochhuth's field of work was opinion journalism[18].
  • Rolf Hochhuth received the Geschwister-Scholl-Preis[19].
  • Rolf Hochhuth received the Elisabeth Langgässer Literature Award[20].
  • Rolf Hochhuth received the Cicero Orator Prize[21].
  • Rolf Hochhuth was a member of PEN Germany[22].
  • Rolf Hochhuth was a member of Academy of Arts, Berlin[23].
  • Rolf Hochhuth was a member of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[24].
  • Rolf Hochhuth is recorded as male[25].
  • Rolf Hochhuth's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Rolf Hochhuth's Commons category is recorded as Rolf Hochhuth[27].

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Origins and Family

Rolf Hochhuth was born in Eschwege[2]. He was born on April 1, 1931[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], writer[7], literary editor[8], screenwriter[9], and opinion journalist[10]. Fields of work include German-language literature[16], a sub-set of literature[28]; drama[17], a literary mode[29]; and opinion journalism[18], a journalism genre[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Geschwister-Scholl-Preis[19], a literary award[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1980[33]; Elisabeth Langgässer Literature Award[20], a literary award[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1988[36]; and Cicero Orator Prize[21], an award[37], in Germany[38].

Personal Life

Among Rolf Hochhuth's spouses was Q95665443[13]. A child of him was Q15449890[14].

Death and Burial

Rolf Hochhuth died on May 13, 2020[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[12].

Why It Matters

Rolf Hochhuth has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

FAQs

Where was Rolf Hochhuth born?

Rolf Hochhuth was born in Eschwege[2].

Where did Rolf Hochhuth die?

Rolf Hochhuth died in Berlin[4].

Who was Rolf Hochhuth married to?

Rolf Hochhuth's spouses include Q95665443[13].

What did Rolf Hochhuth do for work?

Rolf Hochhuth worked as playwright[6], writer[7], literary editor[8], screenwriter[9], and opinion journalist[10].

What awards did Rolf Hochhuth receive?

Honors received include Geschwister-Scholl-Preis[19], Elisabeth Langgässer Literature Award[20], and Cicero Orator Prize[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Die Zeit. Retrieved . zeit.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . cicero-rednerpreis.de. Retrieved . cicero-rednerpreis.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Die Zeit. Retrieved . zeit.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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