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Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
German
Spouse
Johann Lorenz Schmidt (1925)
Children
2 children: Pierre Radvanyi, Ruth Radvanyi
Parents
Isidor Reiling, Hedwig Reiling
Residences
Adlershof, Berlin, Mexico, Paris
Education
Heidelberg University, University of Cologne
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
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Anna Seghers: German writer (1900–1983).
Born in Mainz (died at age 82).
14 awards including Grand Star of People's Friendship.
Studied at Heidelberg University.
AWARDS (14)
B
Grand Star of People's Friendship
WON
B
Hero of Labour
WON
B
International Stalin Prize for Peace
WON
B
Johannes R. Becher Medal
WON
Biography
Anna Seghers, is the pseudonym of German writer Anna Reiling, who was notable for exploring and depicting the moral experience of the Second World War. Born into a Jewish family and married to a Hungarian Communist, Seghers escaped Nazi-controlled territory through wartime France. She was granted a visa and gained ship's passage to Mexico, where she lived in Mexico City (1941–47).
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How old was Anna Seghers?
Anna Seghers was born on and passed away on at the age of 82.
Where was Anna Seghers born?
Anna Seghers was born in Mainz.
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