Walter Muschg

Swiss literary historian and author (1898-1965)
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Summary

Walter Muschg was born on May 21, 1898[1], in Witikon[2]. He died on December 6, 1965[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as a literary historian[5], politician[6], literary scholar[7], playwright[8], and germanist[9].

Key Facts

  • Father: Adolf Muschg[10]
  • Spouse: Elli Muschg[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[12]
  • Occupation: poet[13]
  • Position held: Member of the Swiss National Council[14]
  • Religion or worldview: reformed[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Member of political party: Ring of Independents[17]
  • Family name: Muschg[18]
  • Given name: Walter[19]
  • Work location: Bern[20]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Zollikon[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[22]
  • Name in native language: Walter Muschg[23]
  • Documentation files at: SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[24]

FAQs

Where was Walter Muschg born?

Walter Muschg was born in Witikon[2].

Where did Walter Muschg die?

Walter Muschg passed away in Basel[4].

Who were Walter Muschg's parents?

Walter Muschg's father was Adolf Muschg[10].

Who was Walter Muschg married to?

Walter Muschg's spouses include Elli Muschg[11].

What did Walter Muschg do for work?

Walter Muschg worked as a literary historian[5], politician[6], literary scholar[7], playwright[8], and germanist[9].

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. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . parlament.ch council member database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . performing-arts.ch. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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