Thomas Steinfeld

German journalist
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Summary

Thomas Steinfeld was born on May 2, 1954[1], in Leverkusen[2]. He has worked as a journalist[3], university teacher[4], writer[5], translator[6], and crime fiction writer[7].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
  • Employer: University of Lucerne[9]
  • Award received: Helmut Sontag-prize[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Family name: Steinfeld[12]
  • Given name: Thomas[13]
  • Nominated for: Leipzig Book Fair Prize/Translation[14]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[15]
  • Name in native language: Thomas Steinfeld[16]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Steinfeld born?

Thomas Steinfeld's place of birth was Leverkusen[2].

What did Thomas Steinfeld do for work?

Thomas Steinfeld worked as a journalist[3], university teacher[4], writer[5], translator[6], and crime fiction writer[7].

What awards did Thomas Steinfeld receive?

Honors received include Helmut Sontag-prize[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . preis-der-leipziger-buchmesse.de. Retrieved . preis-der-leipziger-buchmesse.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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