Walter Fabian

German journalist and translator (1902-1992)
Person human Q105666
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Walter Fabian

Summary

Walter Fabian is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on August 24, 1902[3]. He passed away in Cologne[4]. He died on February 15, 1992[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], translator[7], politician[8], resistance fighter[9], and trade unionist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Walter Fabian's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Walter Fabian died in Cologne[4].
  • Walter Fabian was born on August 24, 1902[3].
  • Walter Fabian died on February 15, 1992[5].
  • Among Walter Fabian's spouses was Dora Fabian[12].
  • Among Walter Fabian's spouses was Anne-Marie Fabian[13].
  • Walter Fabian held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Walter Fabian's professions included journalist[6].
  • Walter Fabian worked as a translator[7].
  • Walter Fabian worked as a politician[8].
  • Walter Fabian worked as a resistance fighter[9].
  • Walter Fabian worked as a trade unionist[10].
  • Walter Fabian was employed by Goethe University Frankfurt[15].
  • Walter Fabian's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16].
  • Walter Fabian was educated at University of Freiburg[17].
  • Walter Fabian's education included a stint at University of Giessen[18].
  • Walter Fabian was educated at Leipzig University[19].
  • Walter Fabian received the Medal Carl von Ossietzky[20].
  • Walter Fabian received the Carl von Ossietzky Medal[21].
  • Walter Fabian received the Joseph E. Drexel award[22].
  • Walter Fabian is recorded as male[23].
  • Walter Fabian's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Walter Fabian was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[25].
  • Walter Fabian was affiliated with the Socialist Workers' Party of Germany[26].
  • Walter Fabian's archives at is recorded as German Exile Archive[27].

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Origins and Family

Walter Fabian's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on August 24, 1902[3].

Education

Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1809[30], headquartered in Berlin[31]; University of Freiburg[17], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1457[34], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[35]; University of Giessen[18], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1607[38], headquartered in Giessen[39]; and Leipzig University[19], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1409[42], headquartered in Leipzig[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], translator[7], politician[8], resistance fighter[9], and trade unionist[10]. Among Walter Fabian's employers was Goethe University Frankfurt[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal Carl von Ossietzky[20], an award[44], in German Democratic Republic[45]; Carl von Ossietzky Medal[21], a peace award[46], founded in 1962[47]; and Joseph E. Drexel award[22], an award[48].

Personal Life

Spouses include Dora Fabian[12], a writer[49], 1901–1935[50], of Germany[51] and Anne-Marie Fabian[13], a journalist[52], 1920–1993[53], of Germany[54]. Political affiliations include Social Democratic Party of Germany[25], a political party[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1863[57] and Socialist Workers' Party of Germany[26], a political party in Germany[58], in Germany[59], founded in 1931[60], headquartered in Berlin[61].

Death and Burial

Walter Fabian died on February 15, 1992[5]. He passed away in Cologne[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Fabian ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Walter Fabian born?

Walter Fabian's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Walter Fabian die?

Walter Fabian died in Cologne[4].

Who was Walter Fabian married to?

Walter Fabian's spouses include Dora Fabian[12] and Anne-Marie Fabian[13].

What did Walter Fabian do for work?

Walter Fabian worked as journalist[6], translator[7], politician[8], resistance fighter[9], and trade unionist[10].

Where did Walter Fabian go to school?

Walter Fabian was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16], University of Freiburg[17], University of Giessen[18], and Leipzig University[19].

What awards did Walter Fabian receive?

Honors received include Medal Carl von Ossietzky[20], Carl von Ossietzky Medal[21], and Joseph E. Drexel award[22].

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

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

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