Horst Faas
German photojournalist (1933-2012) · Germany · On the map · Journalists · Died at 79
Horst Faas was a German photo-journalist and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner. He is best known for his images of the Vietnam War.
Horst Faas is read about 24 times a day, in 17 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 20 September 2026
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2012Died10 May 20122005Dr. Erich Salomon PrizeAward1997George Polk AwardAward1972Pulitzer Prize for Spot News PhotographyAward1966George Polk AwardAward1965Pulitzer Prize for PhotographyAward1964Robert Capa Gold MedalAward1933Born28 April 1933
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About this person
Country
Germany
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 2012 · aged 79
Where to find them
The same award as Horst
Kyōichi SawadaBoth received Pulitzer Prize for Photography
Cristina García RoderoBoth received Dr. Erich Salomon Prize
Greg MarinovichBoth received Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography
Rocco MorabitoBoth received Pulitzer Prize for Photography
Robert LebeckBoth received Dr. Erich Salomon Prize
Jahangir RazmiBoth received Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography