
German playwright (1864-1918)
1864 — 1918
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Profession
German playwright (1864-1918)
Born
July 24, 1864
Died
1918 (age ~54)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, writer
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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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.
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.
Frank Wedekind was born on July 24, 1864.
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
Would you name your baby Frank?
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— 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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