Jan Valtin: Biography, Facts and Career
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Richard Julius Hermann Krebs (December 17, 1905 - January 1, 1951), better known by his alias Jan Valtin, was a German writer during the interwar period. He settled in the United States in 1938, and in 1940 (as Valtin) wrote his bestselling book Out of the Night.
Quick facts about Jan Valtin
- Full name: Jan Valtin
- Born: 1905-12-17
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q77615
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Who is Jan Valtin?
Richard Julius Hermann Krebs (December 17, 1905 - January 1, 1951), better known by his alias Jan Valtin, was a German writer during the interwar period.
What nationality is Jan Valtin?
Jan Valtin is United States.
When was Jan Valtin born?
Jan Valtin was born on 1905-12-17.



