About H. G. Francis
Lived 1936 – 2011 (aged 75). H. G. Francis was a German science fiction writer, author, writer and children's writer.
Hans Gerhard Franciskowsky (14 January 1936 – 3 November 2011) was a German author of popular fiction, notably science fiction, and radio dramas. He wrote pseudonymously, most often as H. G. Francis, or as Hans G. Francis, H. G. Francisco, Gunther Frank, Peter Bars, R. C. Quoos-Raabe, Frank Sky, Hans G. Stelling or Ted Scott.
Francis was one of post-war Germany's most prolific authors, writing more than 400 novels and about 600 radio drama plays. His written work includes about 300 entries in the Perry Rhodan science fiction series and its spin-offs,
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Who was H. G. Francis?
German writer (1936-2011)
When was H. G. Francis born?
H. G. Francis was born on 14 January 1936 in Itzehoe.
When did H. G. Francis die?
H. G. Francis died on 3 November 2011 in Hamburg.
What was H. G. Francis's occupation?
H. G. Francis was a science fiction writer, author, writer and children's writer.
What nationality was H. G. Francis?
H. G. Francis was German.
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