Wolfgang Harich

German journalist and philosopher (1923–1995)
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Wolfgang Harich

Summary

Wolfgang Harich is a human[1]. Born in Königsberg[2], he… he was born on +1923-12-09T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on +1995-03-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and literary critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Wolfgang Harich's place of birth was Königsberg[2].
  • Wolfgang Harich passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Wolfgang Harich was born on +1923-12-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Wolfgang Harich died on +1995-03-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Wolfgang Harich is buried at cemeteries at Hallesches Tor[12].
  • Wolfgang Harich is buried at Friedhof III der Gemeinde Jerusalems- und Neue Kirche[13].
  • Among Wolfgang Harich's spouses was Isot Kilian[14].
  • Wolfgang Harich held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Wolfgang Harich held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[16].
  • Wolfgang Harich's professions included journalist[6].
  • Wolfgang Harich worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Wolfgang Harich's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Wolfgang Harich's professions included writer[9].
  • Wolfgang Harich's professions included literary critic[10].
  • Among Wolfgang Harich's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].
  • Wolfgang Harich was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].
  • Wolfgang Harich received the Heinrich Mann Prize[19].
  • Wolfgang Harich's image is recorded as Bundesarchiv Bild 183-40377-0007, Weimar, Heinrich-Heine-Tagung, Dr. Wolfgang Harich.jpg[20].
  • Wolfgang Harich is recorded as male[21].
  • Wolfgang Harich's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Wolfgang Harich was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[23].
  • Wolfgang Harich was affiliated with the Communist Party of Germany[24].
  • Wolfgang Harich was affiliated with the Party of Democratic Socialism[25].
  • Wolfgang Harich's ISNI is recorded as 0000000115858948[26].
  • Wolfgang Harich's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 2514315[27].

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Origins and Family

Wolfgang Harich's place of birth was Königsberg[2]. He was born on +1923-12-09T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Wolfgang Harich's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and literary critic[10]. Wolfgang Harich was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].

Recognition

Wolfgang Harich received the Heinrich Mann Prize[19].

Personal Life

Wolfgang Harich was married to Isot Kilian[14]. Political affiliations include Socialist Unity Party of Germany[23], a political party[28], in German Democratic Republic[29], founded in 1946[30], headquartered in Former Reichsbank building[31]; Communist Party of Germany[24], a communist party[32], in Weimar Republic[33], founded in 1918[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]; and Party of Democratic Socialism[25], a political party[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1989[38], headquartered in Karl-Liebknecht-Haus[39].

Death and Burial

Wolfgang Harich died on +1995-03-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. Recorded place of burial include cemeteries at Hallesches Tor[12] and Friedhof III der Gemeinde Jerusalems- und Neue Kirche[13].

Why It Matters

Wolfgang Harich ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Harich born?

Born in Königsberg[2], Wolfgang Harich…

Where did Wolfgang Harich die?

Wolfgang Harich passed away in Berlin[4].

Who was Wolfgang Harich married to?

Wolfgang Harich's spouses include Isot Kilian[14].

What did Wolfgang Harich do for work?

Wolfgang Harich worked as journalist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and literary critic[10].

Where did Wolfgang Harich go to school?

Wolfgang Harich was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].

What awards did Wolfgang Harich receive?

Honors received include Heinrich Mann Prize[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [20] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] . adk.de. Retrieved . adk.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. 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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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