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Thaddäus Troll

German writer (1914-1980) · Germany · On the map · Writers · Died at 66

Hans Bayer, known by the pseudonym Thaddäus Troll, was a German journalist and writer and one of the most prominent modern poets in the Swabian German dialect. In his later years, he was also an active campaigner for libraries and for support, pension rights, and fair publishing contracts for writers.

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A typical day, 30 days to 17 June 2026

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Awards

Theodor Wolff award1962

About this person

He was born in Cannstatt, a suburb of Stuttgart, and died by suicide there at the age of 66. The literary award Thaddäus-Troll-Preis is named in his honour.

Country
Germany
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 1980 · aged 66