Egon Friedell

Also known as Egon Friedmann, Egon Friedländer

Austrian philosopher, historian, journalist, actor, cabaret performer (Kabarettist) and theatre critic (1878–1938)

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Egon Friedell (born Egon Friedmann) was an Austrian translator, journalist, philosopher, and writer. He wrote in German and was educated at the University of Vienna, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree. His professional work locations included Berlin and Vienna. Friedell was a citizen of Austria–Hungary and later Austria. He identified with Lutheranism.

His notable works include *The Return of The Time Machine* (*Die Ruckkehr der Zeitmaschine*) and volumes of *Kulturgeschichte der Neuzeit*. Friedell died by suicide in Vienna in 1938, with the cause recorded as falling. He was a victim of the Holocaust. He is buried in the Vienna Central Cemetery. His archives are held at the Austrian National Library.

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It sits within the topics 1878 births, 1938 deaths and 1938 suicides.

Its subject is documented across 28 Wikipedia language editions.

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Works: 49

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Egon
Gender: male
Citizenship: Austria
Place of birth: Vienna
Place of death: Vienna
Occupation: film actor
Educated at: University of Vienna
Languages spoken: German
Religion: Lutheranism
Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Image: Egon Friedell 1931.jpg
Work location: Vienna
Significant event: Holocaust victim

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place of burial: Vienna Central Cemetery
Commons category: Egon Friedell
date of birth: 1878-01-21
date of death: 1938-03-16
manner of death: Suicide
archives at: Austrian National Library
cause of death: falling
name in native language: Egon Friedell
birth name: Egon Friedmann
writing language: German
described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron
subject has role: Holocaust victim
P8168: Lars Leijonborg

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Works in European collections

1 object attributed to Egon Friedell, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

Kulturgeschichte des Altertums : Leben und Legende der vorchristlichen Seele, 1

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Encyclopedic overview

Egon Friedell Friedell's home 1900–1938 in Gentzgasse 7, Währing, Vienna Egon Friedell (born Egon Friedmann; 21 January 1878, Vienna – 16 March 1938, Vienna) was a prominent Austrian cultural historian, playwright, actor and Kabarett performer, journalist and theatre critic. Friedell has been described as a polymath. Before 1916, he was also known by his pen name Egon Friedländer.

Early life

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