Marcel Reich-Ranicki Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Marcel Reich-Ranicki (1920 – 2013) was a prominent German literary critic, known for his sharp criticism that earned him the title 'Pope of German Literature'. He was arrested during the Nazi regime and detained in a concentration camp due to his Jewish heritage, where he worked as a translator. He authored a book titled 'Living History' detailing his life and the persecution he faced. Additionally, he hosted a television talk show called 'Literary Square' focusing on literary issues. In 1948, he served as the head of the Polish consulate in London.

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Meaning of the name - Marcel

Mars, the Roman god of war; warrior; defender

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June 2, 1920 Facts

Generation Group

Marcel Reich-Ranicki belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Włocławek

Place of Death: Frankfurt

Cause of Death: prostate cancer

Occupation: autobiographer | literary critic | literary editor | journalist | television presenter | university teacher | diplomat | writer

Spouses: Teofila Reich-Ranicki

Children: Andrew Ranicki

Employers: Ministry of Public Security | University of Düsseldorf | Karlsruhe Institute of Technology | University of Tübingen | ZDF | Uppsala University

Awards Received: Leipzig International Mendelssohn Prize | honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala | Honorary doctor of the Free University of Berlin | Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin | Gold Cross of Merit | honorary doctor of the University of Munich | honorary doctor of the University of Utrecht | honorary doctor of Tel Aviv University | Silver Cross of Merit | Wilhelm Leuschner Medal | State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia | Samuel-Bogumil-Linde prize | Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt | Ricarda-Huch-Preis | Cicero Orator Prize | Ludwig-Börne-Preis | Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | Berliner Bär | Bavarian TV Awards | Deutscher Fernsehpreis | Hessian Order of Merit | Friedrich-Hölderlin-Preis | Goethe Prize

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Astrology Analysis

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