Friedrich Dürrenmatt was a Swiss author and dramatist. He was a proponent of epic theatre whose plays reflected the recent experiences of World War II. The politically active author's work included avant-garde dramas, philosophical crime novels, and macabre satire. Dürrenmatt was a member of the Gruppe Olten, a group of left-wing Swiss writers who convened regularly at a restaurant in the city of Olten.
Friedrich Dürrenmatt
author and dramatist
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Swiss author and dramatist
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Friedrich Dürrenmatt is born
Friedrich Dürrenmatt, German author and dramatist, known for swiss author and dramatist, was born on 1921-01-05. Friedrich Dürrenmatt was a Swiss author and dramatist.
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- When was Friedrich Dürrenmatt born?
- Friedrich Dürrenmatt was born on 1921-01-05 (German).
- What is Friedrich Dürrenmatt known for?
- Swiss author and dramatist
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- Friedrich Dürrenmatt was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Friedrich Dürrenmatt is born.
- When did Friedrich Dürrenmatt die?
- Friedrich Dürrenmatt died on 1990-01-01.