Walter Boehlich

German journalist, literary critic, and translator (1921–2006)
Person human Q113953
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Walter Boehlich

Summary

Walter Boehlich is a human[1]. Born in Wrocław[2], he… he was born on September 16, 1921[3]. He passed away in Hamburg[4]. He died on April 6, 2006[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], journalist[7], translator[8], literary editor[9], and literary critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wrocław[2], Walter Boehlich…
  • Walter Boehlich died in Hamburg[4].
  • Walter Boehlich was born on September 16, 1921[3].
  • Walter Boehlich died on April 6, 2006[5].
  • Walter Boehlich held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Walter Boehlich's professions included linguist[6].
  • Walter Boehlich's professions included journalist[7].
  • Walter Boehlich's professions included translator[8].
  • Walter Boehlich worked as a literary editor[9].
  • Walter Boehlich's professions included literary critic[10].
  • Walter Boehlich's professions included writer[13].
  • Walter Boehlich's field of work was translation[14].
  • Walter Boehlich's field of work was lectorship[15].
  • Walter Boehlich's field of work was publishing[16].
  • Walter Boehlich's field of work was literary criticism[17].
  • Walter Boehlich received the Heinrich Mann Prize[18].
  • Walter Boehlich received the Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[19].
  • Walter Boehlich received the Johann-Heinrich-Merck-Preis[20].
  • Walter Boehlich received the Jane Scatcherd Prize[21].
  • Walter Boehlich was a member of German Academy for Language and Literature[22].
  • Walter Boehlich is recorded as male[23].
  • Walter Boehlich's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Walter Boehlich's Commons category is recorded as Walter Boehlich[25].
  • Walter Boehlich's family name is recorded as Boehlich[26].
  • Walter Boehlich's given name is recorded as Walter[27].

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Origins and Family

Walter Boehlich was born in Wrocław[2]. He was born on September 16, 1921[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], journalist[7], translator[8], literary editor[9], literary critic[10], and writer[13]. Fields of work include translation[14], an academic major[28]; lectorship[15]; publishing[16], an industry[29]; and literary criticism[17], a literary genre[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Heinrich Mann Prize[18], a literary award[31], in Germany[32]; Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[19], a cultural prize[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1932[35]; Johann-Heinrich-Merck-Preis[20], a literary award[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1964[38]; and Jane Scatcherd Prize[21], a translation award[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1995[41].

Death and Burial

Walter Boehlich died on April 6, 2006[5]. He died in Hamburg[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Boehlich ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Walter Boehlich born?

Born in Wrocław[2], Walter Boehlich…

Where did Walter Boehlich die?

Walter Boehlich passed away in Hamburg[4].

What did Walter Boehlich do for work?

Walter Boehlich worked as linguist[6], journalist[7], translator[8], literary editor[9], and literary critic[10].

What awards did Walter Boehlich receive?

Honors received include Heinrich Mann Prize[18], Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[19], Johann-Heinrich-Merck-Preis[20], and Jane Scatcherd Prize[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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