Uwe Johnson
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Uwe Johnson
Summary
Uwe Johnson is a human[1]. He was born in Kamień Pomorski[2]. He was born on July 20, 1934[3]. He died in Sheerness[4]. He died on February 24, 1984[5]. He worked as a translator[6], writer[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (184 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Kamień Pomorski[2], Uwe Johnson…
- Uwe Johnson passed away in Sheerness[4].
- Uwe Johnson was born on July 20, 1934[3].
- Uwe Johnson died on February 24, 1984[5].
- Uwe Johnson died on February 23, 1984[10].
- Uwe Johnson's father was Erich Ernst Wilhelm Hans Johnson[11].
- Uwe Johnson's mother was Erna Johanne Helene Johnson[12].
- Uwe Johnson was married to Elisabeth Johnson[13].
- Uwe Johnson held citizenship in Germany[14].
- Uwe Johnson held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
- Uwe Johnson's professions included translator[6].
- Uwe Johnson's professions included writer[7].
- Uwe Johnson worked as a novelist[8].
- Uwe Johnson's education included a stint at Leipzig University[16].
- Uwe Johnson's education included a stint at University of Rostock[17].
- A notable work attributed to Uwe Johnson is Speculations About Jakob[18].
- A notable work attributed to Uwe Johnson is Anniversaries[19].
- Uwe Johnson received the Georg Büchner Prize[20].
- Uwe Johnson received the Fontane-Preis[21].
- Uwe Johnson received the Heinrich-Böll-Preis[22].
- Uwe Johnson received the Prix Formentor[23].
- Uwe Johnson received the Wilhelm Raabe Prize[24].
- Uwe Johnson received the Rome Prize of the German Academy Villa Massimo[25].
- Uwe Johnson was a member of German Academy for Language and Literature[26].
- Uwe Johnson is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Kamień Pomorski[2], Uwe Johnson… he was born on July 20, 1934[3]. His father was Erich Ernst Wilhelm Hans Johnson[11]. His mother was Erna Johanne Helene Johnson[12].
Education
Educated at Leipzig University[16], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31] and University of Rostock[17], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1419[34], headquartered in University of Rostock main building[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include translator[6], writer[7], and novelist[8].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Speculations About Jakob[18], a literary work[36] and Anniversaries[19], a literary work[37]. Things named for Uwe Johnson include Uwe Johnson Prize[38], a literary award[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1994[41].
Recognition
Awards received include Georg Büchner Prize[20], a literary award[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1923[44]; Fontane-Preis[21], a literary award[45], in Germany[46]; Heinrich-Böll-Preis[22], a literary award[47], in Germany[48], founded in 1980[49]; Prix Formentor[23], a literary award[50], in Spain[51], founded in 1960[52]; Wilhelm Raabe Prize[24], a literary award[53], in Germany[54]; and Rome Prize of the German Academy Villa Massimo[25], an art prize[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1913[57].
Personal Life
Uwe Johnson was married to Elisabeth Johnson[13].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include February 24, 1984[5] and February 23, 1984[10]. Uwe Johnson died in Sheerness[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[58].
Why It Matters
Uwe Johnson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (184 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include Uwe Johnson Prize[38], a literary award[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1994[41].
FAQs
Where was Uwe Johnson born?
Uwe Johnson was born in Kamień Pomorski[2].
Where did Uwe Johnson die?
Uwe Johnson passed away in Sheerness[4].
Who were Uwe Johnson's parents?
Uwe Johnson's father was Erich Ernst Wilhelm Hans Johnson[11]. Uwe Johnson's mother was Erna Johanne Helene Johnson[12].
Who was Uwe Johnson married to?
Uwe Johnson's spouses include Elisabeth Johnson[13].
What did Uwe Johnson do for work?
Uwe Johnson worked as translator[6], writer[7], and novelist[8].
Where did Uwe Johnson go to school?
Uwe Johnson was educated at Leipzig University[16] and University of Rostock[17].
What awards did Uwe Johnson receive?
Honors received include Georg Büchner Prize[20], Fontane-Preis[21], Heinrich-Böll-Preis[22], and Prix Formentor[23].