Wolfgang Kasack
German writer (1927–2003)
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Summary
Wolfgang Kasack was born on January 20, 1927[1], in Potsdam[2]. He died on January 10, 2003[3], in Much[4]. He worked as a slavist[5], literary scholar[6], translator[7], university teacher[8], and philologist[9]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Mother: Maria Kasack[11]
- Country of citizenship: Weimar Republic[12], Nazi Germany[13], West Germany[14], Germany[15]
- Field of work: Slavic studies[16], literary studies[17], translation[18]
- Employer: University of Cologne[19]
- Educated at: Heidelberg University[20], University of Göttingen[21]
- Award received: Alexander Men Prize[22], Johann Heinrich Voß Prize for Translation[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Archives at: Berlin State Library[25]
- Academic degree: Dr. phil.[26]
- Family name: Kasack[27]
- Given name: Wolfgang[28]
- Work location: Cologne[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[30], Russian[31]
- Name in native language: Wolfgang Kasack[32]
- Has works in the collection: Anne Frank House[33]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[34]
FAQs
Where was Wolfgang Kasack born?
Wolfgang Kasack was born in Potsdam[2].
Where did Wolfgang Kasack die?
Wolfgang Kasack passed away in Much[4].
Who were Wolfgang Kasack's parents?
Wolfgang Kasack's mother was Maria Kasack[11].
What did Wolfgang Kasack do for work?
Wolfgang Kasack worked as a slavist[5], literary scholar[6], translator[7], university teacher[8], and philologist[9].
Where did Wolfgang Kasack go to school?
Wolfgang Kasack was educated at Heidelberg University[20] and University of Göttingen[21].
What awards did Wolfgang Kasack receive?
Honors received include Alexander Men Prize[22] and Johann Heinrich Voß Prize for Translation[23].