Udo Lindenberg

German rock musician and composer
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Udo Lindenberg

Summary

Udo Lindenberg is a human[1]. Born in Gronau[2], he… he was born on May 17, 1946[3]. He worked as a composer[4], singer[5], writer[6], painter[7], and postage stamp designer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,516 views/month, #6,963 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Udo Lindenberg's place of birth was Gronau[2].
  • Udo Lindenberg was born on May 17, 1946[3].
  • Udo Lindenberg held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Udo Lindenberg's professions included composer[4].
  • Udo Lindenberg worked as a singer[5].
  • Udo Lindenberg's professions included writer[6].
  • Udo Lindenberg's professions included painter[7].
  • Udo Lindenberg's professions included postage stamp designer[8].
  • Udo Lindenberg worked as a songwriter[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Udo Lindenberg is Udo[12].
  • Udo Lindenberg received the Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[13].
  • Udo Lindenberg received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14].
  • Udo Lindenberg received the Order of Merit of Berlin[15].
  • Udo Lindenberg received the Carl Zuckmayer Medal[16].
  • Udo Lindenberg received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].
  • Udo Lindenberg received the Paul-Lincke-Ring[18].
  • Udo Lindenberg was a member of Udo Lindenberg & Das Panik-Orchester[19].
  • Udo Lindenberg is recorded as male[20].
  • Udo Lindenberg's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Udo Lindenberg's genre is jazz[22].
  • Udo Lindenberg's discography is recorded as Udo Lindenberg discography[23].
  • Udo Lindenberg's Commons category is recorded as Udo Lindenberg[24].
  • Udo Lindenberg's unmarried partner is recorded as Tine Acke[25].
  • Udo Lindenberg's unmarried partner is recorded as Nena[26].
  • Udo Lindenberg's residence is recorded as Hotel Atlantic Kempinski[27].

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Origins and Family

Udo Lindenberg's place of birth was Gronau[2]. He was born on May 17, 1946[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[4], singer[5], writer[6], painter[7], postage stamp designer[8], and songwriter[11].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Udo Lindenberg is Udo[12]. Things named for him include Heteropoda udolindenberg[28], a taxon[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[13], an order of merit[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1986[32]; Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], a grade of an order[33], in Germany[34]; Order of Merit of Berlin[15], an order of merit[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1987[37]; Carl Zuckmayer Medal[16], a literary award[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1979[40]; Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], a decoration[41], in Germany[42]; and Paul-Lincke-Ring[18], a music award[43], in Germany[44].

Why It Matters

Udo Lindenberg ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,516 views/month, #6,963 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Entities named for him include Heteropoda udolindenberg[28], a taxon[29].

FAQs

Where was Udo Lindenberg born?

Born in Gronau[2], Udo Lindenberg…

What did Udo Lindenberg do for work?

Udo Lindenberg worked as composer[4], singer[5], writer[6], painter[7], and postage stamp designer[8].

What awards did Udo Lindenberg receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[13], Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], Order of Merit of Berlin[15], and Carl Zuckmayer Medal[16].

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  16. [17] . Bundesanzeiger. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . paul-lincke.goslar.de. Retrieved . paul-lincke.goslar.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  16. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation composer, singer, writer +4
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32084|batch #32084]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (26)"
  2. 4d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image ['Udo Lindenberg Stern.jpg', 'Munich Olympic Walk of Stars Udo Lindenberg.jpg']
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: Munich Olympic Walk of Stars Udo Lindenberg.jpg"
  3. 9d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image ['Udo Lindenberg Stern.jpg', 'Munich Olympic Walk of Stars Udo Lindenberg.jpg']
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: Udo Lindenberg Stern.jpg"
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