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Hedwig Pringsheim: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Hedwig Pringsheim? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Hedwig Pringsheim
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Hedwig Pringsheim (born Gertrud Hedwig Anna Dohm; 13 July 1855 – 27 July 1942) was a German actress. Born in Berlin, she was the daughter of Ernst Dohm and Hedwig Dohm-Schleh, who were Jewish converts to Christianity. She married Alfred Pringsheim. They had 5 children: Erich Pringsheim, Peter Pringsheim, Heinz Pringsheim, Klaus Pringsheim Sr. and Katia Pringsheim who married Thomas Mann. Pringsheim died in Zurich at the age of 87.

Quick facts about Hedwig Pringsheim

  • Full name: Hedwig Pringsheim
  • Born: 1855-07-13
  • Nationality: German Reich
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q96843

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Who is Hedwig Pringsheim?

Hedwig Pringsheim (born Gertrud Hedwig Anna Dohm; 13 July 1855 – 27 July 1942) was a German actress. Born in Berlin, she was the daughter of Ernst Dohm and Hedwig Dohm-Schleh, who were Jewish converts to Christianity.

What nationality is Hedwig Pringsheim?

Hedwig Pringsheim is German Reich.

When was Hedwig Pringsheim born?

Hedwig Pringsheim was born on 1855-07-13.

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