Wolfgang Hilbig

German novelist (1941–2007)
Person human Q66426
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Wolfgang Hilbig

Summary

Wolfgang Hilbig is a human[1]. He was born in Meuselwitz[2]. He was born on August 31, 1941[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on June 2, 2007[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Wolfgang Hilbig's place of birth was Meuselwitz[2].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig was born on August 31, 1941[3].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig died on June 2, 2007[5].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig is buried at Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[10].
  • Among Wolfgang Hilbig's spouses was Natascha Wodin[11].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig's professions included writer[6].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig's professions included poet[7].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig worked as a novelist[8].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig's field of work was German-language literature[13].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig received the Ingeborg Bachmann Prize[14].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig received the Georg Büchner Prize[15].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig received the Literaturpreis des Landes Brandenburg[16].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig received the Berliner Literaturpreis[17].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig received the Fontane-Preis[18].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig received the Stadtschreiber von Bergen[19].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig was a member of Sächsische Akademie der Künste[20].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig was a member of German Academy for Language and Literature[21].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig was a member of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[22].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig is recorded as male[23].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[25].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig's family name is recorded as Hilbig[26].
  • Wolfgang Hilbig's given name is recorded as Wolfgang[27].

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Origins and Family

Wolfgang Hilbig's place of birth was Meuselwitz[2]. He was born on August 31, 1941[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], and novelist[8]. Wolfgang Hilbig's field of work was German-language literature[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Ingeborg Bachmann Prize[14], a literary award[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1977[30]; Georg Büchner Prize[15], a literary award[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1923[33]; Literaturpreis des Landes Brandenburg[16]; Berliner Literaturpreis[17], a literary award[34], in Germany[35]; Fontane-Preis[18], a literary award[36], in Germany[37]; and Stadtschreiber von Bergen[19], a literary award[38], in Germany[39].

Personal Life

Wolfgang Hilbig was married to Natascha Wodin[11]. He was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[25].

Death and Burial

Wolfgang Hilbig died on June 2, 2007[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. He is buried at Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Wolfgang Hilbig ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Hilbig born?

Born in Meuselwitz[2], Wolfgang Hilbig…

Where did Wolfgang Hilbig die?

Wolfgang Hilbig died in Berlin[4].

Who was Wolfgang Hilbig married to?

Wolfgang Hilbig's spouses include Natascha Wodin[11].

What did Wolfgang Hilbig do for work?

Wolfgang Hilbig worked as writer[6], poet[7], and novelist[8].

What awards did Wolfgang Hilbig receive?

Honors received include Ingeborg Bachmann Prize[14], Georg Büchner Prize[15], Literaturpreis des Landes Brandenburg[16], and Berliner Literaturpreis[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . La force de la parole. wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . LIBRIS. 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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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