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Erwin Strittmatter

German writer (1912-1994) · Germany · On the map · Writers · Died at 81

Erwin Strittmatter was a German writer. Strittmatter was one of the most famous writers in the GDR.

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Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold1982
Order of Karl Marx1974
Banner of Labor
National Prize of East Germany
Johannes R. Becher Medal

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Country
Germany
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 1994 · aged 81

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