Wilhelm Schäfer

German writer (1868-1952)
Person human Q76650
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Summary

Wilhelm Schäfer was born on January 20, 1868[1], in Ottrau[2]. He died on January 19, 1952[3], in Überlingen[4]. He worked as a writer[5], editor[6], teacher[7], narrator[8], and editing staff[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1868[11]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1952[12]
  • Spouse: Blanche Freiin von Fabrice[13]
  • Child: Klaus Schafer[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[15]
  • Award received: Goethe Prize[16], Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[17], Immermann-Preis[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Wilhelm Schäfer[20]
  • Archives at: Baden State Library[21], Q28738401[22]
  • Family name: Schäfer[23]
  • Given name: Wilhelm[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[25]
  • Different from: Wilhelm Schäfer[26]
  • Writing language: German[27]

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Schäfer has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Schäfer born?

Wilhelm Schäfer's place of birth was Ottrau[2].

Where did Wilhelm Schäfer die?

Wilhelm Schäfer died in Überlingen[4].

Who was Wilhelm Schäfer married to?

Wilhelm Schäfer's spouses include Blanche Freiin von Fabrice[13].

What did Wilhelm Schäfer do for work?

Wilhelm Schäfer worked as a writer[5], editor[6], teacher[7], narrator[8], and editing staff[9].

What awards did Wilhelm Schäfer receive?

Honors received include Goethe Prize[16], Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[17], and Immermann-Preis[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] ↑ . Deutsche Digitale Bibliothek. wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] ↑ . Deutsche Digitale Bibliothek. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  8. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship → Germany
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