Wolfgang Wagner
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Summary
Wolfgang Wagner was born on August 30, 1919[1], in Bayreuth[2]. He died on March 21, 2010[3], in Bayreuth[4]. He worked as an entrepreneur[5], theatrical director[6], composer[7], writer[8], and conductor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,343 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Stadtfriedhof Bayreuth[11]
- Father: Siegfried Wagner[12]
- Mother: Winifred Wagner[13]
- Spouse: Gudrun Wagner[14], Ellen Drexel[15]
- Child: Eva Wagner-Pasquier[16], Gottfried Wagner[17], Katharina Wagner[18]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[19]
- Occupation: theatre designer[20], opera director[21], director[22]
- Award received: Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[23], Bavarian Order of Merit[24], Bayerische Verfassungsmedaille in Gold[25], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[27], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[28], Doctor honoris causa at University of Bayreuth[29], Friedrich-Baur-Preis[30], Frankenwürfel[31]
- Member of: Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[34]
- Commons category: Wolfgang Wagner[35]
- Archives at: Bavarian Hauptstaatsarchiv[36]
- Family name: Wagner[37]
- Given name: Wolfgang[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[39]
- Sibling: Wieland Wagner[40], Verena Wagner Lafferentz[41], Friedelind Wagner[42]
Product Details
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Type: Person[43]
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Country: DE[44]
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Began / founded: 1919-08-30[45]
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Ended / dissolved: 2010-03-21[46]
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MusicBrainz ID: 4d371cbc-d470-41d4-b8c1-06d996ce3c99[47]
Why It Matters
Wolfgang Wagner has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Wolfgang Wagner born?
Wolfgang Wagner's place of birth was Bayreuth[2].
Where did Wolfgang Wagner die?
Wolfgang Wagner died in Bayreuth[4].
Who were Wolfgang Wagner's parents?
Wolfgang Wagner's father was Siegfried Wagner[12]. Wolfgang Wagner's mother was Winifred Wagner[13].
Who was Wolfgang Wagner married to?
Wolfgang Wagner's spouses include Gudrun Wagner[14] and Ellen Drexel[15].
What did Wolfgang Wagner do for work?
Wolfgang Wagner worked as an entrepreneur[5], theatrical director[6], composer[7], writer[8], and conductor[9].
What awards did Wolfgang Wagner receive?
Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[23], Bavarian Order of Merit[24], Bayerische Verfassungsmedaille in Gold[25], and Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26].