Wolfgang Altenburger

German journalist and author (1931-2008)
Person human Q1650931
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Wolfgang Altenburger

Summary

Wolfgang Altenburger is a human[1]. He was born in Burgstädt[2]. He was born on September 19, 1931[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on March 18, 2008[5]. He worked as a politician[6], journalist[7], writer[8], editor-in-chief[9], and comics artist[10].

Key Facts

  • Wolfgang Altenburger's place of birth was Burgstädt[2].
  • Wolfgang Altenburger died in Berlin[4].
  • Wolfgang Altenburger was born on September 19, 1931[3].
  • Wolfgang Altenburger died on March 18, 2008[5].
  • Wolfgang Altenburger held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Wolfgang Altenburger held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[12].
  • Wolfgang Altenburger held citizenship in German Reich[13].
  • Wolfgang Altenburger's professions included politician[6].
  • Wolfgang Altenburger worked as a journalist[7].
  • Wolfgang Altenburger worked as a writer[8].
  • Wolfgang Altenburger worked as an editor-in-chief[9].
  • Wolfgang Altenburger worked as a comics artist[10].
  • Wolfgang Altenburger was employed by Free German Youth[14].
  • Wolfgang Altenburger was employed by Junge Welt[15].
  • Wolfgang Altenburger was employed by Mosaik[16].
  • Among Wolfgang Altenburger's employers was Atze[17].
  • Wolfgang Altenburger was educated at Leipzig University[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Wolfgang Altenburger is Mosaik[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Wolfgang Altenburger is Atze[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Wolfgang Altenburger is Q18629698[21].
  • Wolfgang Altenburger received the Patriotic Order of Merit[22].
  • Wolfgang Altenburger is recorded as male[23].
  • Wolfgang Altenburger's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Wolfgang Altenburger was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[25].
  • Wolfgang Altenburger was affiliated with the Free German Youth[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Burgstädt[2], Wolfgang Altenburger… he was born on September 19, 1931[3].

Education

Wolfgang Altenburger was educated at Leipzig University[18]. He earned the academic degree of Diplom[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], journalist[7], writer[8], editor-in-chief[9], and comics artist[10]. Employers include Free German Youth[14], a juvenile political organization[28], in German Democratic Republic[29], founded in 1946[30], headquartered in Karl-Liebknecht-Haus[31]; Junge Welt[15], a daily newspaper[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1947[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]; Mosaik[16], a comic book series[36], founded in 1955[37]; and Atze[17], a magazine[38], headquartered in Berlin[39].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Mosaik[19], a comic book series[40], founded in 1955[41]; Atze[20], a magazine[42], headquartered in Berlin[43]; and Q18629698[21], a comic strip[44].

Recognition

Wolfgang Altenburger received the Patriotic Order of Merit[22].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Socialist Unity Party of Germany[25], a political party[45], in German Democratic Republic[46], founded in 1946[47], headquartered in Former Reichsbank building[48] and Free German Youth[26], a juvenile political organization[49], in German Democratic Republic[50], founded in 1946[51], headquartered in Karl-Liebknecht-Haus[52].

Death and Burial

Wolfgang Altenburger died on March 18, 2008[5]. He died in Berlin[4].

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Altenburger born?

Born in Burgstädt[2], Wolfgang Altenburger…

Where did Wolfgang Altenburger die?

Wolfgang Altenburger died in Berlin[4].

What did Wolfgang Altenburger do for work?

Wolfgang Altenburger worked as politician[6], journalist[7], writer[8], editor-in-chief[9], and comics artist[10].

Where did Wolfgang Altenburger go to school?

Wolfgang Altenburger was educated at Leipzig University[18].

What awards did Wolfgang Altenburger receive?

Honors received include Patriotic Order of Merit[22].

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Class ancestry

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