About Alex Natan
Lived 1906 – 1971 (aged 64). Alex Natan was a German journalist, sprinter, writer and athlete.
Heinz Alex Natan (1 February 1906 - 14 January 1971) was a German-Jewish sprinter, sports writer and political activist described by Alfred Flechtheim as the "fastest Jew in Germany". He was a member of the bürgerlich sports movement and ran for SC Charlottenburg Berlin.
Selected publications Silver renaissance: essays in eighteenth-century English history Swiss men of letters: twelve literary essays German men of letters: twelve literary essays Sport and society: a symposium Primadonna: Lob der Stimmen Britain today Primo uomo: grosse Sänger der Oper Richard Strauss: die Opern
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Who was Alex Natan?
German journalist and athletics competitor (1906–1971)
When was Alex Natan born?
Alex Natan was born on 1 February 1906 in Berlin.
When did Alex Natan die?
Alex Natan died on 14 January 1971 in London.
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Alex Natan was a journalist, sprinter, writer and athlete.
What nationality was Alex Natan?
Alex Natan was German.
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