Erich Kästner
Writing•Born February 23, 1899•Died July 29, 1974 (age 75)•Dresden, Germany
Biography
Emil Erich Kästner (23 February 1899 – 29 July 1974) was a German author, poet, screenwriter and satirist, known primarily for his humorous, socially astute poetry and for children's books including Emil and the Detectives. He received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1960 for his autobiography Als ich ein kleiner Junge war.
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DepartmentWriting
BirthdayFebruary 23, 1899
Day of DeathJuly 29, 1974
Place of BirthDresden, Germany
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