Literature · Film · 1917–1985

Heinrich Böll

Heinrich Theodor Böll (German:; 21 December 1917 – 16 July 1985) was a German writer. Considered one of Germany's foremost post–World War II writers, Böll received the Georg Büchner Prize (1967) and the Nobel Prize for Literature (1972).

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Age at death: 67
Years since death: 41

Born: December 21, 1917 · Cologne, Germany
Died: July 16, 1985
Nationality: German
Known for: Literature, Film

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1874–1965

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