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Joachim Fest

historian

Born: Died: German

Joachim Clemens Fest (8 December 1926 – 11 September 2006) was a German historian, journalist, critic and editor who was best known for his writings and public commentary on Nazi Germany, including a biography of Adolf Hitler and books about Albert Speer and German resistance to Nazism. He was a leading figure in the debate among German historians about the Nazi era.

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German historian

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  1. Joachim Fest is born

    Joachim Fest, German historian, known for german historian, was born on 1926-12-08.

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When was Joachim Fest born?
Joachim Fest was born on 1926-12-08 (German).
What is Joachim Fest known for?
German historian
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Joachim Fest was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Joachim Fest is born.
When did Joachim Fest die?
Joachim Fest died on 2006-01-01.

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