Walter Kempowski
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Walter Kempowski
Summary
Walter Kempowski is a human[1]. Born in Rostock[2], he… he was born on April 29, 1929[3]. He passed away in Rotenburg an der Wümme[4]. He died on October 5, 2007[5]. He worked as a writer[6], screenwriter[7], chronicler[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (203 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Walter Kempowski was born in Rostock[2].
- Walter Kempowski passed away in Rotenburg an der Wümme[4].
- Walter Kempowski was born on April 29, 1929[3].
- Walter Kempowski died on October 5, 2007[5].
- Burial took place at Lower Saxony[11].
- Walter Kempowski held citizenship in Germany[12].
- Walter Kempowski worked as a writer[6].
- Walter Kempowski's professions included screenwriter[7].
- Walter Kempowski worked as a chronicler[8].
- Walter Kempowski worked as a historian[9].
- Walter Kempowski was employed by University of Rostock[13].
- Among Walter Kempowski's employers was University of Oldenburg[14].
- Walter Kempowski received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].
- Walter Kempowski received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].
- Walter Kempowski received the Heimito von Doderer-Literaturpreis[17].
- Walter Kempowski received the Andreas Gryphius Prize[18].
- Walter Kempowski received the Dedalus-Preis für Neue Literatur[19].
- Walter Kempowski received the Nicolas Born Award[20].
- Walter Kempowski was a member of Q48755682[21].
- Walter Kempowski is recorded as male[22].
- Walter Kempowski's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Walter Kempowski's Commons category is recorded as Walter Kempowski[24].
- Walter Kempowski's archives at is recorded as Q18342875[25].
- Walter Kempowski's archives at is recorded as Walter Kempowski Archive[26].
- Walter Kempowski's archives at is recorded as Q116026199[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: DE[29]
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Began / founded: 1929-04-29[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2007-10-05[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 896a3abc-9f05-4660-99ea-7e1da512d518[32]
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Origins and Family
Walter Kempowski was born in Rostock[2]. He was born on April 29, 1929[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], screenwriter[7], chronicler[8], and historian[9]. Employers include University of Rostock[13], a public university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1419[35], headquartered in University of Rostock main building[36] and University of Oldenburg[14], a public university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1973[39].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], a grade of an order[40], in Germany[41]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], a grade of an order[42], in Germany[43]; Heimito von Doderer-Literaturpreis[17], a literary award[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1996[46]; Andreas Gryphius Prize[18], a literary award[47], in Germany[48]; Dedalus-Preis für Neue Literatur[19], a literary award[49], in Germany[50]; and Nicolas Born Award[20], a literary award[51], in Germany[52], founded in 2000[53].
Death and Burial
Walter Kempowski died on October 5, 2007[5]. He passed away in Rotenburg an der Wümme[4]. The cause of death was colorectal cancer[54]. He is buried at Lower Saxony[11].
Why It Matters
Walter Kempowski ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (203 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Walter Kempowski born?
Walter Kempowski was born in Rostock[2].
Where did Walter Kempowski die?
Walter Kempowski died in Rotenburg an der Wümme[4].
What did Walter Kempowski do for work?
Walter Kempowski worked as writer[6], screenwriter[7], chronicler[8], and historian[9].
What awards did Walter Kempowski receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], Heimito von Doderer-Literaturpreis[17], and Andreas Gryphius Prize[18].