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Arnulf Zitelmann

1929 – 2023

German author

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About Arnulf Zitelmann

Lived 1929 – 2023 (aged 94). Arnulf Zitelmann was a German translator, writer, non-fiction writer, religious education teacher, young adult author and parson.

Arnulf Zitelmann (9 March 1929 – 8 July 2023) was a German writer.

Biography Arnulf Zitelmann was born in Oberhausen-Sterkrade on 9 March 1929.

Zitelmann taught religion and was a freelance author in Ober-Ramstadt. He published numerous adventure novels and biographies with Beltz & Gelberg. He received the Friedrich-Bödecker-Prize and the Grand Prize of the German Academy for Children's and Youth Literature for his work as a whole. In 1978, he wrote and published a children's book called Small Trail, which is illustrated by Willi Glasauer, and published by Beltz & Gelberg.

Zitelmann died on 8 July 2023, at the age of 94.

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Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Gustav-Heinemann-Friedenspreis für Kinder- und Jugendbücher; Großer Preis der Deutschen Akademie für Kinder- und Jugendliteratur e.V. Volkach; Friedrich Gerstäcker Prize; Friedrich-Bödecker-Preis

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Who was Arnulf Zitelmann?

German author (1929–2023)

When was Arnulf Zitelmann born?

Arnulf Zitelmann was born on 9 March 1929 in Oberhausen.

When did Arnulf Zitelmann die?

Arnulf Zitelmann died on 8 July 2023.

What was Arnulf Zitelmann's occupation?

Arnulf Zitelmann was a translator, writer, non-fiction writer, religious education teacher, young adult author and parson.

What nationality was Arnulf Zitelmann?

Arnulf Zitelmann was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arnulf Zitelmann

· Wikidata: Q101568

· DBpedia: Arnulf Zitelmann

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