Simon Werle

German writer and translator (born 1957)
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Simon Werle

Summary

Simon Werle is a human[1]. He was born in Freisen[2]. He was born on June 13, 1957[3]. He worked as a translator[4], writer[5], and literary translator[6].

Key Facts

  • Simon Werle's place of birth was Freisen[2].
  • Simon Werle was born on June 13, 1957[3].
  • Simon Werle held citizenship in Germany[7].
  • Simon Werle worked as a translator[4].
  • Simon Werle's professions included writer[5].
  • Simon Werle's professions included literary translator[6].
  • Simon Werle received the Toucan Prize[8].
  • Simon Werle received the Johann Heinrich Voß Prize for Translation[9].
  • Simon Werle received the Paul Celan Award[10].
  • Simon Werle received the Eugen-Helmlé-Übersetzerpreis[11].
  • Simon Werle received the Paul Scheerbart Prize[12].
  • Simon Werle is recorded as male[13].
  • Simon Werle's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Simon Werle's family name is recorded as Werle[15].
  • Simon Werle's given name is recorded as Simon[16].
  • Simon Werle's work location is recorded as Munich[17].
  • Simon Werle's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[18].
  • Simon Werle's documentation files at is recorded as SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[19].

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Origins and Family

Born in Freisen[2], Simon Werle… he was born on June 13, 1957[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[4], writer[5], and literary translator[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Toucan Prize[8], a literary award[20], in Germany[21]; Johann Heinrich Voß Prize for Translation[9], a literary award[22], in Germany[23], founded in 1958[24]; Paul Celan Award[10], a literary award[25], in Germany[26], founded in 1988[27]; Eugen-Helmlé-Übersetzerpreis[11], a literary award[28], in Germany[29], founded in 2004[30]; and Paul Scheerbart Prize[12], a literary award[31], founded in 1998[32].

FAQs

Where was Simon Werle born?

Born in Freisen[2], Simon Werle…

What did Simon Werle do for work?

Simon Werle worked as translator[4], writer[5], and literary translator[6].

What awards did Simon Werle receive?

Honors received include Toucan Prize[8], Johann Heinrich Voß Prize for Translation[9], Paul Celan Award[10], and Eugen-Helmlé-Übersetzerpreis[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . boersenblatt.net. Retrieved . boersenblatt.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . performing-arts.ch. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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