About Heinz Winkler
Lived 1949 – 2022 (aged 73). Heinz Winkler was an Italian chef, cook and entrepreneur.
Heinz Winkler (17 July 1949 – 28 October 2022) was an Italian-German three-Michelin star chef.
Heinz Winkler was the youngest ever chef to receive three Michelin stars, when, in 1981, he was 32 years old. He also was the first Italian chef to receive three Michelin stars. He specialized in cooking wild game. He received the Federal Cross of Merit in 2001.
Winkler died on 28 October 2022, at the age of 73.
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Who was Heinz Winkler?
Italian chef
When was Heinz Winkler born?
Heinz Winkler was born on 17 July 1949 in Brixen.
When did Heinz Winkler die?
Heinz Winkler died on 28 October 2022 in Rosenheim.
What was Heinz Winkler's occupation?
Heinz Winkler was a chef, cook and entrepreneur.
What nationality was Heinz Winkler?
Heinz Winkler was Italian.
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