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Hans Müller-Schlösser

1884 – 1956

German writer

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About Hans Müller-Schlösser

Lived 1884 – 1956 (aged 71). Hans Müller-Schlösser was a German poet, writer, playwright and actor.

Müller-Schlösser's creation "Wibbel" became a popular icon in Düsseldorf.

Hans Müller-Schlösser (14 June 1884 – 21 March 1956) was a German poet and playwright closely associated with his native city of Düsseldorf. Müller-Schlösser is best known for his 1913 play Wibbel the Tailor, which inspired a 1938 opera by Mark Lothar and a number of film adaptations including Wibbel the Tailor (1931) directed by and starring Paul Henckels. He died in Düsseldorf, aged 71.

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Important facts

Born
14 June 1884, Düsseldorf
Birth century
19th century
Died
21 March 1956, Düsseldorf
Occupation
Poet, writer, playwright, actor
Nationality
Germany

People in Hans Müller-Schlösser's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Paul Henckels
Paul Henckels
1885 – 1967
Stage actor
 Portrait of Mark Lothar
Mark Lothar
1902 – 1985
Film score composer

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Hans Müller-Schlösser's

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Albert Wangerin
1844 – 1933
Mathematician
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Harvey Washington Wiley
1844 – 1930
Chemist
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Ludwig Boltzmann
1844 – 1906
Physicist
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Gabriel Lippmann
1845 – 1921
Physicist
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Herbert Giles
1845 – 1935
Sinologist
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William Christie
1845 – 1922
Astronomer

Frequently asked questions

Who was Hans Müller-Schlösser?

German writer (1884–1956)

When was Hans Müller-Schlösser born?

Hans Müller-Schlösser was born on 14 June 1884 in Düsseldorf.

When did Hans Müller-Schlösser die?

Hans Müller-Schlösser died on 21 March 1956 in Düsseldorf.

What was Hans Müller-Schlösser's occupation?

Hans Müller-Schlösser was a poet, writer, playwright and actor.

What nationality was Hans Müller-Schlösser?

Hans Müller-Schlösser was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hans Müller-Schlösser

· Wikidata: Q1398493

· DBpedia: Hans Müller-Schlösser

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