Rudolf Augstein
German journalist (1923-2002) · Germany · On the map · Journalists · Died at 79
Rudolf Karl Augstein was a German journalist, editor, publicist, and politician. He was one of the most influential German journalists, founder and part-owner of Der Spiegel magazine. As a politician, he was a member of the Bundestag for the Free Democratic Party of Germany (FDP) between November 1972 and January 1973.
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2002Died7 November 20022001Ludwig-Börne-PreisAward2000International Press Institute World Press Freedom HeroesAward1997Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyAward1923Born5 November 1923
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Lived 1923 to 2002 · aged 79