Uwe Timm
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Uwe Timm was born on March 30, 1940, in Hamburg[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] and holds German citizenship[8][7]. He married Dagmar Ploetz in 1969, a union that continues to the present[9]. His academic pursuits took him to Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, where he studied philosophy, German studies, sociology, and national economy[7].
Professionally, he works as a writer, screenwriter, novelist, autobiographer, poet, and children's writer[6][7][1]. His affiliations include membership in the Sozialistischer Deutscher Studentenbund, the German Academy for Language and Literature, and the Academy of Arts, Berlin.
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1940[9]
- Spouse: Dagmar Ploetz[10]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
- Native language: German[12]
- Occupation: children's writer[13]
- Field of work: philosophy[14], German studies[15], sociology[16], national economy[17]
- Educated at: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[18], University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[19]
- Notable work: Morenga[20]
- Award received: Heinrich-Böll-Preis[21], Schubart-Literaturpreis[22], Stadtschreiber von Bergen[23], Straelen Translator’s Prize provided by Kunststiftung NRW[24], Literature Award of the Bavarian Academy of the Fine Arts[25], Jakob Wassermann Prize[26], Literary Prize of the State Capital of Munich[27], Poetik-Professur an der Universität Bamberg[28], Toucan Prize[29], Carl Zuckmayer Medal[30], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[31], Brüder-Grimm-Poetikprofessur[32], Förderpreis zum Literaturpreis der Stadt Bremen[33], Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis[34]
- Member of: German Academy for Language and Literature[35], Academy of Arts, Berlin[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Genre: lyric poetry[38], screenplay[39], essay[40]
- Commons category: Uwe Timm[41]
- Archives at: Monacensia – Literaturarchiv und Bibliothek[42]
- Family name: Timm[43]
- Given name: Uwe[44], Hans[45], Heinz[46]
- Official website: http://www.uwe-timm.com/[47]
Why It Matters
Uwe Timm has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Works attributed to him include In My Brother's Shadow[50], a literary work[51].
FAQs
Where was Uwe Timm born?
Uwe Timm's place of birth was Hamburg[2].
Who was Uwe Timm married to?
Uwe Timm's spouses include Dagmar Ploetz[10].
What did Uwe Timm do for work?
Uwe Timm worked as a writer[3], screenwriter[4], novelist[5], autobiographer[6], and poet[7].
Where did Uwe Timm go to school?
Uwe Timm was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[18] and University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[19].
What awards did Uwe Timm receive?
Honors received include Heinrich-Böll-Preis[21], Schubart-Literaturpreis[22], Stadtschreiber von Bergen[23], and Straelen Translator’s Prize provided by Kunststiftung NRW[24].