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Birthday
Died
Nationality
Languages
German
Spouse
Inge Jens (1951-2013)
Children
2 children: Tilman Jens
Education
Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums, University of Freiburg, University of Hamburg, University of Tübingen
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Proto-Indo-European (*h₂welh₁-)
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Walter Jens: German philologist and writer (1923–2013).
Born in Hamburg (died at age 90).
7 awards including Austrian Decoration for Science and Art.
Studied at Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums.
AWARDS (7)
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Austrian Decoration for Science and Art
WON
B
Ernst Reuter Medal
WON
B
Heinrich Heine Prize
WON
B
Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
WON
Biography
Walter Jens was a German philologist, literature historian, critic, university professor and writer.
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Walter Jens was born in Hamburg.
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