Stefan Zweig

Summary

Stefan Zweig is a human^[1]. Born in Vienna^[2], he… he was born on November 28, 1881^[3]. He passed away in Petrópolis^[4]. He died on February 23, 1942^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6], translator^[7], journalist^[8], playwright^[9], and poet^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #5,634 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Stefan Zweig's place of birth was Vienna^[2].
• Stefan Zweig died in Petrópolis^[4].
• Stefan Zweig was born on November 28, 1881^[3].
• Stefan Zweig died on February 23, 1942^[5].
• Stefan Zweig died on February 22, 1942^[12].
• Burial took place at Petrópolis Municipal Sematary^[13].
• Stefan Zweig's father was Moritz Zweig^[14].
• Stefan Zweig's mother was Ida Zweig^[15].
• Stefan Zweig was married to Friderike Maria Zweig^[16].
• Stefan Zweig was married to Lotte Zweig^[17].
• Stefan Zweig held citizenship in Cisleithania^[18].
• Stefan Zweig held citizenship in Austria^[19].
• Stefan Zweig's professions included writer^[6].
• Stefan Zweig's professions included translator^[7].
• Stefan Zweig worked as a journalist^[8].
• Stefan Zweig worked as a playwright^[9].
• Stefan Zweig's professions included poet^[10].
• Stefan Zweig worked as a literary critic^[20].
• Stefan Zweig's education included a stint at University of Vienna^[21].
• Stefan Zweig's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Jodl^[22].
• A notable work attributed to Stefan Zweig is The Royal Game^[23].
• A notable work attributed to Stefan Zweig is The World of Yesterday^[24].
• A notable work attributed to Stefan Zweig is Letter from an Unknown Woman^[25].
• A notable work attributed to Stefan Zweig is The Post Office Girl^[26].
• A notable work attributed to Stefan Zweig is Beware of Pity^[27].

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Origins and Family

Stefan Zweig was born in Vienna^[2]. He was born on November 28, 1881^[3]. His father was Moritz Zweig^[14]. His mother was Ida Zweig^[15].

Education

Stefan Zweig was educated at University of Vienna^[21]. His doctoral advisor was Friedrich Jodl^[22]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6], translator^[7], journalist^[8], playwright^[9], poet^[10], and literary critic^[20].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Royal Game^[23], a literary work^[29], founded in 2000^[30]; The World of Yesterday^[24], a literary work^[31]; Letter from an Unknown Woman^[25], a written work^[32]; The Post Office Girl^[26], a literary work^[33]; and Beware of Pity^[27], a literary work^[34], founded in 1938^[35].

Recognition

Stefan Zweig received the Order of the Southern Cross^[36].

Personal Life

Spouses include Friderike Maria Zweig^[16], a translator^[37], 1882–1971^[38], of Austria^[39], specialised in Austrian literature^[40] and Lotte Zweig^[17], a wife^[41], 1908–1942^[42]. Stefan Zweig's religion is recorded as Judaism^[43].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 23, 1942^[5] and February 22, 1942^[12]. Stefan Zweig died in Petrópolis^[4]. The cause of death was barbiturate overdose^[44]. He is buried at Petrópolis Municipal Sematary^[13].

Why It Matters

Stefan Zweig ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #5,634 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[45] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[46]

He has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Nietzsche^[47], a philosopher^[48], 1844–1900^[49], of Kingdom of Prussia^[50] and Ilse Aichinger^[51], a writer^[52], 1921–2016^[53], of Austria^[54], awarded the Anton Wildgans Prize^[55], specialised in literature^[56].

Works attributed to him include The Royal Game^[57], a literary work^[58], founded in 2000^[59]; The World of Yesterday^[60], a literary work^[61]; Letter from an Unknown Woman^[62], a written work^[63]; Beware of Pity^[64], a literary work^[65], founded in 1938^[66]; Amok^[67], a literary work^[68]; and The Post Office Girl^[69], a literary work^[70].

FAQs

Where was Stefan Zweig born?

Stefan Zweig was born in Vienna^[2].

Where did Stefan Zweig die?

Stefan Zweig passed away in Petrópolis^[4].

Who were Stefan Zweig's parents?

Stefan Zweig's father was Moritz Zweig^[14]. Stefan Zweig's mother was Ida Zweig^[15].

Who was Stefan Zweig married to?

Stefan Zweig's spouses include Friderike Maria Zweig^[16] and Lotte Zweig^[17].

What did Stefan Zweig do for work?

Stefan Zweig worked as writer^[6], translator^[7], journalist^[8], playwright^[9], and poet^[10].

Where did Stefan Zweig go to school?

Stefan Zweig was educated at University of Vienna^[21].

What awards did Stefan Zweig receive?

Honors received include Order of the Southern Cross^[36].

Who did Stefan Zweig influence?

Stefan Zweig has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Nietzsche^[47] and Ilse Aichinger^[51].