Frank Wedekind
German playwright (1864-1918)
1864 — 1918
Quick Facts
Profession
German playwright (1864-1918)
Born
July 24, 1864
Died
1918 (age ~54)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, writer
Kingdom of PrussiaBorn in HanoverDied in Munich
1864
Born in Hanover (1864-07-24)
1918
Died in Munich
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Benjamin Franklin Wedekind was a German playwright. His work, which often criticizes bourgeois attitudes, is considered to anticipate expressionism and was influential in the development of epic theatre.
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Who is Frank Wedekind?+
Benjamin Franklin Wedekind was a German playwright. His work, which often criticizes bourgeois attitudes, is considered to anticipate expressionism and was influential in the development of epic theatre.
What does the name Frank mean?+
The name Frank means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is of English origin.
When was Frank Wedekind born?+
Frank Wedekind was born on July 24, 1864.
When did Frank Wedekind die?+
Frank Wedekind died in 1918, at approximately 54 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.
The name Frank is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Frank — July 24, 1864
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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— someone far away
I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
Your books never stay on the shelf long. Everyone's looking for them.
— a librarian
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