Wolfgang Iser

German philologist (1926–2007)
Person human Q60486
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Wolfgang Iser

Summary

Wolfgang Iser is a human[1]. He was born in Marienberg[2]. He was born on July 22, 1926[3]. He died in Constance[4]. He died on January 24, 2007[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], literary critic[9], and literary theorist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Marienberg[2], Wolfgang Iser…
  • Wolfgang Iser died in Constance[4].
  • Wolfgang Iser was born on July 22, 1926[3].
  • Wolfgang Iser died on January 24, 2007[5].
  • Wolfgang Iser was married to Lore Iser[12].
  • Wolfgang Iser held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Wolfgang Iser worked as a linguist[6].
  • Wolfgang Iser worked as a writer[7].
  • Wolfgang Iser's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Wolfgang Iser's professions included literary critic[9].
  • Wolfgang Iser worked as a literary theorist[10].
  • Wolfgang Iser worked as an aesthetician[14].
  • Wolfgang Iser's field of work was literary theory[15].
  • Wolfgang Iser's field of work was aesthetics[16].
  • Wolfgang Iser's field of work was linguistics[17].
  • Wolfgang Iser's field of work was English studies[18].
  • Wolfgang Iser's field of work was educational system[19].
  • Among Wolfgang Iser's employers was University of Würzburg[20].
  • Wolfgang Iser was employed by University of Cologne[21].
  • Wolfgang Iser was employed by Heidelberg University[22].
  • Wolfgang Iser's education included a stint at Leipzig University[23].
  • Wolfgang Iser received the honorary doctor of the University of Giessen[24].
  • Wolfgang Iser received the honorary doctor of the University of Siegen[25].
  • Wolfgang Iser received the honorary doctor of the University of Bucharest[26].
  • Wolfgang Iser was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27].

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Origins and Family

Wolfgang Iser's place of birth was Marienberg[2]. He was born on July 22, 1926[3].

Education

Wolfgang Iser's education included a stint at Leipzig University[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], literary critic[9], literary theorist[10], and aesthetician[14]. Fields of work include literary theory[15], an academic discipline[28]; aesthetics[16], a branch of philosophy[29]; linguistics[17], an academic discipline[30]; English studies[18], an academic discipline[31]; and educational system[19], an industry[32]. Employers include University of Würzburg[20], a public university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1402[35], headquartered in Würzburg[36]; University of Cologne[21], a public university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1388[39], headquartered in Q127699285[40]; and Heidelberg University[22], a public research university[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1386[43], headquartered in Heidelberg[44].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Giessen[24], an award[45], in Germany[46]; honorary doctor of the University of Siegen[25], an award[47], in Germany[48]; and honorary doctor of the University of Bucharest[26], an award[49], in Romania[50].

Personal Life

Wolfgang Iser was married to Lore Iser[12]. He was affiliated with the Nazi Party[51].

Death and Burial

Wolfgang Iser died on January 24, 2007[5]. He passed away in Constance[4].

Why It Matters

Wolfgang Iser ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Iser born?

Wolfgang Iser was born in Marienberg[2].

Where did Wolfgang Iser die?

Wolfgang Iser passed away in Constance[4].

Who was Wolfgang Iser married to?

Wolfgang Iser's spouses include Lore Iser[12].

What did Wolfgang Iser do for work?

Wolfgang Iser worked as linguist[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], literary critic[9], and literary theorist[10].

Where did Wolfgang Iser go to school?

Wolfgang Iser was educated at Leipzig University[23].

What awards did Wolfgang Iser receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Giessen[24], honorary doctor of the University of Siegen[25], and honorary doctor of the University of Bucharest[26].

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  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, writer, university teacher +4
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    Instance of human
    Place of birth Marienberg
    Field of work
    Employer University of Würzburg, University of Cologne, Heidelberg University
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