Werner Rings

German-Swiss journalist, photographer, director, producer, writer, historian and documentary filmer
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Summary

Werner Rings was born on May 19, 1910[1], in Offenbach am Main[2]. He died on April 16, 1998[3], in Ascona[4]. He worked as a historian[5], journalist[6], photographer[7], documentary filmmaker[8], and writer[9].

Key Facts

  • Father: Josef Rings[10]
  • Mother: Mathilde Menkel[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[12], German Reich[13]
  • Educated at: Goetheschule[14], Schule am Meer[15], Frederick William University Berlin[16], University of Freiburg[17], Heidelberg University[18]
  • Religion or worldview: reformed[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Commons category: Werner Rings[21]
  • Family name: Rings[22]
  • Given name: Werner[23]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Brissago[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[25], Spanish[26], French[27]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[28]

FAQs

Where was Werner Rings born?

Werner Rings's place of birth was Offenbach am Main[2].

Where did Werner Rings die?

Werner Rings passed away in Ascona[4].

Who were Werner Rings's parents?

Werner Rings's father was Josef Rings[10]. Werner Rings's mother was Mathilde Menkel[11].

What did Werner Rings do for work?

Werner Rings worked as a historian[5], journalist[6], photographer[7], documentary filmmaker[8], and writer[9].

Where did Werner Rings go to school?

Werner Rings was educated at Goetheschule[14], Schule am Meer[15], Frederick William University Berlin[16], and University of Freiburg[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . gelsenkirchener-geschichten.de. gelsenkirchener-geschichten.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . fotoCH. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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