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Carl Randau

1893 – 1969

American playwright

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Lived 1893 – 1969 (aged 75–76). Carl Randau was an American journalist.

Carl Randau (8 August 1893 - April 1969) was an American playwright and journalist.

Biography A native of Iowa, he moved to New York City in the 1930s where he was a journalist for the New York World-Telegram.

He was the President of The Newspaper Guild from 1934 to 1940. In 1940, he married Leane Zugsmith. After the Second World War, he and his wife visited Japan and China to work as correspondents for the newspaper PM.

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Who was Carl Randau?

American playwright

When was Carl Randau born?

Carl Randau was born on 8 August 1893 in Iowa.

When did Carl Randau die?

Carl Randau died in 1969.

What was Carl Randau's occupation?

Carl Randau was a journalist.

What nationality was Carl Randau?

Carl Randau was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carl Randau

· Wikidata: Q5040683

· DBpedia: Carl Randau

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