About Franz Rieger
Lived 1923 – 2005 (aged 82). Franz Rieger was an Austrian librarian and writer.
Franz Josef Rieger (23 January 1923, in Riedau – 11 June 2005, in Oftering) was an Austrian writer, best remembered for his novel Schattenschweigen oder Hartheim about the Hartheim killing centre from when he was drafted into the Reich Labour Service. He was the recipient of a Kulturpreis des Landes Oberösterreich and a Heinrich Gleißner Prize.
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Who was Franz Rieger?
Austrian librarian (1923-2005)
When was Franz Rieger born?
Franz Rieger was born on 23 January 1923 in Riedau.
When did Franz Rieger die?
Franz Rieger died on 11 June 2005 in Oftering.
What was Franz Rieger's occupation?
Franz Rieger was a librarian and writer.
What nationality was Franz Rieger?
Franz Rieger was Austrian.
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· DBpedia: Franz Rieger (writer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Franz Rieger. https://biography.guide/franz-rieger/
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