Werner Bergengruen

Werner Bergengruen (1892–1964) was a German poet, translator and writer.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Werner Max Oskar Paul Bergengruen.

Born at Riga in 1892, died at Baden-Baden in 1964.

In detail

Werner Bergengruen studied at University of Marburg, Gymnasium Philippinum Marburg and Katharineum. the recorded working language is German.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Zurich and Berlin. Membership is recorded of German Academy for Language and Literature, Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts and Rudolstädter Senioren-Convent.

Works named in the authority record are A matter of conscience and Zwieselchen.

Distinctions recorded are Wilhelm Raabe Prize, Schiller Memorial Prize, Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Sources

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    “Werner Bergengruen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q704552: Werner Bergengruen

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