Waldtraut Lewin

German author (1937-2017)
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Waldtraut Lewin

Summary

Waldtraut Lewin is a human[1]. Born in Wernigerode[2], she… she was born on January 8, 1937[3]. She passed away in Berlin[4]. She died on May 20, 2017[5]. She worked as a translator[6], non-fiction writer[7], dramaturge[8], children's writer[9], and biographer[10]. She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wernigerode[2], Waldtraut Lewin…
  • Waldtraut Lewin died in Berlin[4].
  • Waldtraut Lewin was born on January 8, 1937[3].
  • Waldtraut Lewin died on May 20, 2017[5].
  • Waldtraut Lewin held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Waldtraut Lewin held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[13].
  • Waldtraut Lewin worked as a translator[6].
  • Waldtraut Lewin's professions included non-fiction writer[7].
  • Waldtraut Lewin's professions included dramaturge[8].
  • Waldtraut Lewin worked as a children's writer[9].
  • Waldtraut Lewin's professions included biographer[10].
  • Waldtraut Lewin's professions included director[14].
  • Waldtraut Lewin's field of work was theatre art[15].
  • Waldtraut Lewin's field of work was literature[16].
  • Waldtraut Lewin received the National Prize of East Germany[17].
  • Waldtraut Lewin received the Lion-Feuchtwanger-Preis[18].
  • Waldtraut Lewin received the Bad Harzburg Youth Literature Prize[19].
  • Waldtraut Lewin is recorded as female[20].
  • Waldtraut Lewin's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Waldtraut Lewin's archives at is recorded as Händel-Haus[22].
  • Waldtraut Lewin's family name is recorded as Q30171715[23].
  • Waldtraut Lewin's given name is recorded as Waldtraut[24].
  • Waldtraut Lewin's work location is recorded as Berlin[25].
  • Waldtraut Lewin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].

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Origins and Family

Waldtraut Lewin was born in Wernigerode[2]. She was born on January 8, 1937[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], non-fiction writer[7], dramaturge[8], children's writer[9], biographer[10], and director[14]. Fields of work include theatre art[15], a performing arts genre[27] and literature[16], a type of arts[28].

Recognition

Awards received include National Prize of East Germany[17], a national award[29], in German Democratic Republic[30], founded in 1949[31]; Lion-Feuchtwanger-Preis[18], a literary award[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1971[34]; and Bad Harzburg Youth Literature Prize[19], a literary award[35], in Germany[36].

Death and Burial

Waldtraut Lewin died on May 20, 2017[5]. She passed away in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Waldtraut Lewin is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Waldtraut Lewin born?

Waldtraut Lewin was born in Wernigerode[2].

Where did Waldtraut Lewin die?

Waldtraut Lewin died in Berlin[4].

What did Waldtraut Lewin do for work?

Waldtraut Lewin worked as translator[6], non-fiction writer[7], dramaturge[8], children's writer[9], and biographer[10].

What awards did Waldtraut Lewin receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[17], Lion-Feuchtwanger-Preis[18], and Bad Harzburg Youth Literature Prize[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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