Werner Bergengruen

German writer (1892–1964)
Person human Q704552
Werner Bergengruen
Emil Stumpp (* 17. März 1886 in Neckarzimmern; † 5. April 1941 in Stuhm, Westpreußen) · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Werner Bergengruen

Summary

Werner Bergengruen is a human[1]. He was born in Riga[2]. He was born on September 16, 1892[3]. He passed away in Baden-Baden[4]. He died on September 4, 1964[5]. He worked as a poet[6], translator[7], writer[8], journalist[9], and musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Werner Bergengruen was born in Riga[2].
  • Werner Bergengruen passed away in Baden-Baden[4].
  • Werner Bergengruen was born on September 16, 1892[3].
  • Werner Bergengruen was born on September 4, 1892[12].
  • Werner Bergengruen died on September 4, 1964[5].
  • Werner Bergengruen died on 1962[13].
  • Werner Bergengruen's father was Paul Bergengruen[14].
  • Werner Bergengruen's mother was Helene Bergengruen[15].
  • Among Werner Bergengruen's spouses was Charlotte Bergengruen[16].
  • A child of Werner Bergengruen was Alexander Bergengruen[17].
  • A child of Werner Bergengruen was Nino Luise Hackelsberger[18].
  • Werner Bergengruen held citizenship in Germany[19].
  • Werner Bergengruen held citizenship in Russian Empire[20].
  • Werner Bergengruen worked as a poet[6].
  • Werner Bergengruen worked as a translator[7].
  • Werner Bergengruen worked as a writer[8].
  • Werner Bergengruen worked as a journalist[9].
  • Werner Bergengruen worked as a musician[10].
  • Werner Bergengruen's professions included librettist[21].
  • Werner Bergengruen's education included a stint at University of Marburg[22].
  • Werner Bergengruen's education included a stint at Gymnasium Philippinum Marburg[23].
  • Werner Bergengruen was educated at Katharineum[24].
  • Werner Bergengruen was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Werner Bergengruen is A matter of conscience[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Werner Bergengruen is Q1218067[27].

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Origins and Family

Werner Bergengruen's place of birth was Riga[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 16, 1892[3] and September 4, 1892[12]. His father was Paul Bergengruen[14]. His mother was Helene Bergengruen[15].

Education

Educated at University of Marburg[22], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1527[30], headquartered in Marburg[31]; Gymnasium Philippinum Marburg[23], a gymnasium[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1833[34]; Katharineum[24], a gymnasium[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1531[37]; and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25], a public research university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1472[40], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], translator[7], writer[8], journalist[9], musician[10], and librettist[21].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include A matter of conscience[26], a literary work[42]; Q1218067[27], a literary work[43]; Q1273579[44], a literary work[45]; Q1169005[46], a literary work[47]; Q1634661[48]; and Q1578231[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Wilhelm Raabe Prize[50], a literary award[51], in Germany[52]; Schiller Memorial Prize[53], a literary award[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1955[56]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[57], a civil decoration[58], in Prussia[59], founded in 1842[60]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[61], a grade of an order[62], in Germany[63]; and honorary doctor of the University of Munich[64], an award[65], in Germany[66].

Personal Life

Werner Bergengruen was married to Charlotte Bergengruen[16]. Children include Alexander Bergengruen[17], a historian[67], b. 1930[68] and Nino Luise Hackelsberger[18], a publisher[69], 1924–2022[70], of Germany[71], awarded the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[72]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[73].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 4, 1964[5] and 1962[13]. Werner Bergengruen died in Baden-Baden[4].

Why It Matters

Werner Bergengruen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

FAQs

Where was Werner Bergengruen born?

Werner Bergengruen's place of birth was Riga[2].

Where did Werner Bergengruen die?

Werner Bergengruen died in Baden-Baden[4].

Who were Werner Bergengruen's parents?

Werner Bergengruen's father was Paul Bergengruen[14]. Werner Bergengruen's mother was Helene Bergengruen[15].

Who was Werner Bergengruen married to?

Werner Bergengruen's spouses include Charlotte Bergengruen[16].

What did Werner Bergengruen do for work?

Werner Bergengruen worked as poet[6], translator[7], writer[8], journalist[9], and musician[10].

Where did Werner Bergengruen go to school?

Werner Bergengruen was educated at University of Marburg[22], Gymnasium Philippinum Marburg[23], Katharineum[24], and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25].

What awards did Werner Bergengruen receive?

Honors received include Wilhelm Raabe Prize[50], Schiller Memorial Prize[53], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[57], and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[61].

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  1. 19d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 6w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 12w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 12w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation poet, translator, writer +3
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  6. 14w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation poet, translator, writer +3
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  8. 19w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Work location Zurich, Berlin
    Described by source Lexikon der deutschsprachigen Literatur des Baltikums und St. Petersburgs
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Award received Wilhelm Raabe Prize, Schiller Memorial Prize, Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order +2
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