Wolfgang Kraus

Austrian radio host (1924–1998)
Person human Q1123315
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Wolfgang Kraus

Summary

Wolfgang Kraus is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on January 13, 1924[3]. He passed away in Lienz[4]. He died on September 19, 1998[5]. He worked as a radio personality[6], literary critic[7], non-fiction writer[8], writer[9], and essayist[10].

Key Facts

  • Wolfgang Kraus's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Wolfgang Kraus passed away in Lienz[4].
  • Wolfgang Kraus was born on January 13, 1924[3].
  • Wolfgang Kraus died on September 19, 1998[5].
  • Wolfgang Kraus is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery[11].
  • Wolfgang Kraus held citizenship in Austria[12].
  • Wolfgang Kraus worked as a radio personality[6].
  • Wolfgang Kraus's professions included literary critic[7].
  • Wolfgang Kraus worked as a non-fiction writer[8].
  • Wolfgang Kraus's professions included writer[9].
  • Wolfgang Kraus worked as an essayist[10].
  • Wolfgang Kraus's professions included philosopher[13].
  • Wolfgang Kraus received the Anton Wildgans Prize[14].
  • Wolfgang Kraus received the State Prize for Cultural Journalism[15].
  • Wolfgang Kraus is recorded as male[16].
  • Wolfgang Kraus's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Wolfgang Kraus's archives at is recorded as Austrian National Library[18].
  • Wolfgang Kraus's archives at is recorded as Austrian National Library[19].
  • Wolfgang Kraus's archives at is recorded as Austrian National Library[20].
  • Wolfgang Kraus's family name is recorded as Kraus[21].
  • Wolfgang Kraus's given name is recorded as Wolfgang[22].
  • Wolfgang Kraus's work location is recorded as Vienna[23].
  • Wolfgang Kraus's participant in is recorded as Ingeborg Bachmann Award 1984[24].
  • Wolfgang Kraus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].

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Origins and Family

Wolfgang Kraus's place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on January 13, 1924[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include radio personality[6], literary critic[7], non-fiction writer[8], writer[9], essayist[10], and philosopher[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Anton Wildgans Prize[14], a literary award[26], in Austria[27], founded in 1962[28] and State Prize for Cultural Journalism[15], a journalism prize[29], in Austria[30].

Death and Burial

Wolfgang Kraus died on September 19, 1998[5]. He passed away in Lienz[4]. He is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery[11].

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Kraus born?

Born in Vienna[2], Wolfgang Kraus…

Where did Wolfgang Kraus die?

Wolfgang Kraus died in Lienz[4].

What did Wolfgang Kraus do for work?

Wolfgang Kraus worked as radio personality[6], literary critic[7], non-fiction writer[8], writer[9], and essayist[10].

What awards did Wolfgang Kraus receive?

Honors received include Anton Wildgans Prize[14] and State Prize for Cultural Journalism[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . onb.ac.at. Retrieved . onb.ac.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . onb.ac.at. Retrieved . onb.ac.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . onb.ac.at. Retrieved . onb.ac.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . archiv.bachmannpreis.orf.at. Retrieved . archiv.bachmannpreis.orf.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 10d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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