Wolfgang Kasack

German writer (1927–2003)
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Wolfgang Kasack

Summary

Wolfgang Kasack is a human[1]. His place of birth was Potsdam[2]. He was born on January 20, 1927[3]. He passed away in Much[4]. He died on January 10, 2003[5]. He worked as a slavist[6], literary scholar[7], translator[8], university teacher[9], and philologist[10]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Potsdam[2], Wolfgang Kasack…
  • Wolfgang Kasack died in Much[4].
  • Wolfgang Kasack was born on January 20, 1927[3].
  • Wolfgang Kasack died on January 10, 2003[5].
  • Wolfgang Kasack's mother was Maria Kasack[12].
  • Wolfgang Kasack held citizenship in Weimar Republic[13].
  • Wolfgang Kasack held citizenship in Nazi Germany[14].
  • Wolfgang Kasack held citizenship in West Germany[15].
  • Wolfgang Kasack held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Wolfgang Kasack worked as a slavist[6].
  • Wolfgang Kasack worked as a literary scholar[7].
  • Wolfgang Kasack's professions included translator[8].
  • Wolfgang Kasack worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Wolfgang Kasack worked as a philologist[10].
  • Wolfgang Kasack's field of work was Slavic studies[17].
  • Wolfgang Kasack's field of work was literary studies[18].
  • Wolfgang Kasack's field of work was translation[19].
  • Wolfgang Kasack was employed by University of Cologne[20].
  • Wolfgang Kasack was educated at Heidelberg University[21].
  • Wolfgang Kasack's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[22].
  • Wolfgang Kasack received the Alexander Men Prize[23].
  • Wolfgang Kasack received the Johann Heinrich Voß Prize for Translation[24].
  • Wolfgang Kasack is recorded as male[25].
  • Wolfgang Kasack's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Wolfgang Kasack's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[27].

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Origins and Family

Wolfgang Kasack was born in Potsdam[2]. He was born on January 20, 1927[3]. His mother was Maria Kasack[12].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[21], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31] and University of Göttingen[22], a campus university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1734[34], headquartered in Göttingen[35]. Wolfgang Kasack earned the academic degree of Dr. phil.[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include slavist[6], literary scholar[7], translator[8], university teacher[9], and philologist[10]. Fields of work include Slavic studies[17], an academic discipline[37]; literary studies[18], an academic discipline[38]; and translation[19], an academic major[39]. Wolfgang Kasack was employed by University of Cologne[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Alexander Men Prize[23], an award[40], in Germany[41] and Johann Heinrich Voß Prize for Translation[24], a literary award[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1958[44].

Death and Burial

Wolfgang Kasack died on January 10, 2003[5]. He passed away in Much[4].

Why It Matters

Wolfgang Kasack is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Kasack born?

Wolfgang Kasack's place of birth was Potsdam[2].

Where did Wolfgang Kasack die?

Wolfgang Kasack died in Much[4].

Who were Wolfgang Kasack's parents?

Wolfgang Kasack's mother was Maria Kasack[12].

What did Wolfgang Kasack do for work?

Wolfgang Kasack worked as slavist[6], literary scholar[7], translator[8], university teacher[9], and philologist[10].

Where did Wolfgang Kasack go to school?

Wolfgang Kasack was educated at Heidelberg University[21] and University of Göttingen[22].

What awards did Wolfgang Kasack receive?

Honors received include Alexander Men Prize[23] and Johann Heinrich Voß Prize for Translation[24].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [36] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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