Werner Kraft

1896-1991, German librarian, literary scholar and writer of Jewish origin
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Werner Kraft

Summary

Werner Kraft is a human[1]. He was born in Brunswick[2]. He was born on May 4, 1896[3]. He died in Jerusalem[4]. He died on June 14, 1991[5]. He worked as a librarian[6], writer[7], literary theorist[8], and poet[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brunswick[2], Werner Kraft…
  • Werner Kraft passed away in Jerusalem[4].
  • Werner Kraft was born on May 4, 1896[3].
  • Werner Kraft died on June 14, 1991[5].
  • Werner Kraft's father was Eduard Kraft[11].
  • Werner Kraft's mother was Elsa Kraft[12].
  • Werner Kraft held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Werner Kraft held citizenship in Israel[14].
  • Werner Kraft worked as a librarian[6].
  • Werner Kraft's professions included writer[7].
  • Werner Kraft worked as a literary theorist[8].
  • Werner Kraft's professions included poet[9].
  • Werner Kraft's education included a stint at Leibnizschule[15].
  • Werner Kraft received the Literature Award of the Bavarian Academy of the Fine Arts[16].
  • Werner Kraft received the Sigmund Freud Prize[17].
  • Werner Kraft received the Goethe Medal[18].
  • Werner Kraft was a member of German Academy for Language and Literature[19].
  • Werner Kraft was a member of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[20].
  • Werner Kraft was a member of Der Kraal[21].
  • Werner Kraft is recorded as male[22].
  • Werner Kraft's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Werner Kraft's family name is recorded as Kraft[24].
  • Werner Kraft's given name is recorded as Werner[25].
  • Werner Kraft's relative is recorded as Paul Kraft[26].
  • Werner Kraft's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Brunswick[2], Werner Kraft… he was born on May 4, 1896[3]. His father was Eduard Kraft[11]. His mother was Elsa Kraft[12].

Education

Werner Kraft was educated at Leibnizschule[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6], writer[7], literary theorist[8], and poet[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Literature Award of the Bavarian Academy of the Fine Arts[16], a literary award[28], in Germany[29]; Sigmund Freud Prize[17], a literary award[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1964[32]; and Goethe Medal[18], a cultural prize[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1955[35].

Death and Burial

Werner Kraft died on June 14, 1991[5]. He died in Jerusalem[4].

Why It Matters

Werner Kraft ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Werner Kraft born?

Born in Brunswick[2], Werner Kraft…

Where did Werner Kraft die?

Werner Kraft died in Jerusalem[4].

Who were Werner Kraft's parents?

Werner Kraft's father was Eduard Kraft[11]. Werner Kraft's mother was Elsa Kraft[12].

What did Werner Kraft do for work?

Werner Kraft worked as librarian[6], writer[7], literary theorist[8], and poet[9].

Where did Werner Kraft go to school?

Werner Kraft was educated at Leibnizschule[15].

What awards did Werner Kraft receive?

Honors received include Literature Award of the Bavarian Academy of the Fine Arts[16], Sigmund Freud Prize[17], and Goethe Medal[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . www2.gwlb.de. www2.gwlb.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . www2.gwlb.de. www2.gwlb.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . www2.gwlb.de. www2.gwlb.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . deutscheakademie.de. deutscheakademie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . goethe.de. goethe.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . www2.gwlb.de. www2.gwlb.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . www2.gwlb.de. www2.gwlb.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Zwischen Jerusalem und Hannover. google.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Place of birth Brunswick
    National library of israel j9u id 987007518874605171
    Educated at Leibnizschule
    Svenska institutet i rom id 38939
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