Walter Felsenstein

Austrian theatre director (1901–1975)
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Walter Felsenstein

Summary

Walter Felsenstein is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on May 30, 1901[3]. He died in East Berlin[4]. He died on October 8, 1975[5]. He worked as a theatrical director[6], actor[7], film director[8], and director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Walter Felsenstein was born in Vienna[2].
  • Walter Felsenstein passed away in East Berlin[4].
  • Walter Felsenstein was born on May 30, 1901[3].
  • Walter Felsenstein died on October 8, 1975[5].
  • Burial took place at Mecklenburg-Vorpommern[11].
  • Walter Felsenstein was married to Anneliese Felsenstein[12].
  • A child of Walter Felsenstein was Christoph Felsenstein[13].
  • Walter Felsenstein held citizenship in Austria[14].
  • Walter Felsenstein's professions included theatrical director[6].
  • Walter Felsenstein worked as an actor[7].
  • Walter Felsenstein's professions included film director[8].
  • Walter Felsenstein's professions included director[9].
  • Walter Felsenstein was employed by Metropol-Theater[15].
  • Walter Felsenstein received the Goethe award of Berlin[16].
  • Walter Felsenstein received the Order of Karl Marx[17].
  • Walter Felsenstein received the Banner of Labor[18].
  • Walter Felsenstein received the National Prize of East Germany[19].
  • Walter Felsenstein was a member of Akademisches Corps Teutonia zu Graz[20].
  • Walter Felsenstein is recorded as male[21].
  • Walter Felsenstein's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Walter Felsenstein's Commons category is recorded as Walter Felsenstein[23].
  • Walter Felsenstein's archives at is recorded as Archive of the Academy of Arts[24].
  • Walter Felsenstein's family name is recorded as Felsenstein[25].
  • Walter Felsenstein's given name is recorded as Walter[26].
  • Walter Felsenstein's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27].

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Origins and Family

Walter Felsenstein was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on May 30, 1901[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theatrical director[6], actor[7], film director[8], and director[9]. Walter Felsenstein was employed by Metropol-Theater[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Goethe award of Berlin[16], an award[28], in German Democratic Republic[29]; Order of Karl Marx[17], an order[30], in German Democratic Republic[31], founded in 1953[32]; Banner of Labor[18], an order[33], in German Democratic Republic[34], founded in 1954[35]; and National Prize of East Germany[19], a national award[36], in German Democratic Republic[37], founded in 1949[38].

Personal Life

Among Walter Felsenstein's spouses was Anneliese Felsenstein[12]. A child of him was Christoph Felsenstein[13].

Death and Burial

Walter Felsenstein died on October 8, 1975[5]. He died in East Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Mecklenburg-Vorpommern[11].

Why It Matters

Walter Felsenstein ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Walter Felsenstein born?

Walter Felsenstein's place of birth was Vienna[2].

Where did Walter Felsenstein die?

Walter Felsenstein died in East Berlin[4].

Who was Walter Felsenstein married to?

Walter Felsenstein's spouses include Anneliese Felsenstein[12].

What did Walter Felsenstein do for work?

Walter Felsenstein worked as theatrical director[6], actor[7], film director[8], and director[9].

What awards did Walter Felsenstein receive?

Honors received include Goethe award of Berlin[16], Order of Karl Marx[17], Banner of Labor[18], and National Prize of East Germany[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation theatrical director, actor, film director +1
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