Viktor de Kowa

German actor (1904-1973)
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Summary

Viktor de Kowa is a human[1]. Born in Przesieczany[2], he… he was born on March 8, 1904[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on April 8, 1973[5]. He worked as a film director[6], film producer[7], poet[8], singer[9], and stage actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (324 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Viktor de Kowa was born in Przesieczany[2].
  • Viktor de Kowa died in Berlin[4].
  • Viktor de Kowa passed away in Charlottenburg[12].
  • Viktor de Kowa was born on March 8, 1904[3].
  • Viktor de Kowa died on April 8, 1973[5].
  • Burial took place at Friedhof Heerstraße[13].
  • Among Viktor de Kowa's spouses was Michiko Tanaka[14].
  • Viktor de Kowa held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Viktor de Kowa's professions included film director[6].
  • Viktor de Kowa's professions included film producer[7].
  • Viktor de Kowa worked as a poet[8].
  • Viktor de Kowa's professions included singer[9].
  • Viktor de Kowa's professions included stage actor[10].
  • Viktor de Kowa worked as a film actor[16].
  • Viktor de Kowa was educated at Dresden Academy of Fine Arts[17].
  • Viktor de Kowa received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].
  • Viktor de Kowa received the Ernst Reuter Medal[19].
  • Viktor de Kowa received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].
  • Viktor de Kowa is recorded as male[21].
  • Viktor de Kowa's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Viktor de Kowa was affiliated with the Nazi Party[23].
  • Viktor de Kowa's Commons category is recorded as Viktor de Kowa[24].
  • The cause of death was cancer[25].
  • Viktor de Kowa's family name is recorded as Kowalczyk[26].
  • Viktor de Kowa's given name is recorded as Viktor[27].

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Origins and Family

Viktor de Kowa's place of birth was Przesieczany[2]. He was born on March 8, 1904[3].

Education

Viktor de Kowa's education included a stint at Dresden Academy of Fine Arts[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], film producer[7], poet[8], singer[9], stage actor[10], and film actor[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], a grade of an order[28], in Germany[29]; Ernst Reuter Medal[19], an award[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1954[32]; and Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], a decoration[33], in Germany[34].

Personal Life

Viktor de Kowa was married to Michiko Tanaka[14]. He was affiliated with the Nazi Party[23].

Death and Burial

Viktor de Kowa died on April 8, 1973[5]. Recorded place of death include Berlin[4], a seat of government[35], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[36], founded in 1244[37] and Charlottenburg[12], a locality of Berlin[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1705[40]. The cause of death was cancer[25]. Burial took place at Friedhof Heerstraße[13].

Why It Matters

Viktor de Kowa ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (324 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Viktor de Kowa born?

Viktor de Kowa's place of birth was Przesieczany[2].

Where did Viktor de Kowa die?

Viktor de Kowa died in Berlin[4].

Who was Viktor de Kowa married to?

Viktor de Kowa's spouses include Michiko Tanaka[14].

What did Viktor de Kowa do for work?

Viktor de Kowa worked as film director[6], film producer[7], poet[8], singer[9], and stage actor[10].

Where did Viktor de Kowa go to school?

Viktor de Kowa was educated at Dresden Academy of Fine Arts[17].

What awards did Viktor de Kowa receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], Ernst Reuter Medal[19], and Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] ↑ . berlin.de. berlin.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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