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Hans Magnus Enzensberger (11 November 1929 – 24 November 2022) was a German author, poet, playwright, essayist, translator, and editor. He also wrote under the pseudonyms Andreas Thalmayr, Elisabeth Ambras, Linda Quilt and Giorgio Pellizzi. Enzensberger was regarded as one of the literary founding figures of the Federal Republic of Germany and wrote more than 70 books, with works translated into 40 languages. He was one of the leading authors in Group 47, and influenced the 1968 West German student movement. He was awarded the Georg Büchner Prize and the Pour le Mérite, among many others.

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  • Full name: Hans Magnus Enzensberger
  • Born: 1929-11-11
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q44584

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Who is Hans Magnus Enzensberger?

Hans Magnus Enzensberger (11 November 1929 – 24 November 2022) was a German author, poet, playwright, essayist, translator, and editor.

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Hans Magnus Enzensberger is Germany.

When was Hans Magnus Enzensberger born?

Hans Magnus Enzensberger was born on 1929-11-11.

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