About Helmut Preißler
Lived 1925 – 2010 (aged 85). Helmut Preißler was a German writer, children's writer, poet, roadbuilder and teacher.
Helmut Preißler (16 December 1925, in Cottbus – 20 December 2010, in Bad Saarow) was a German writer and poet.
Life Preißler was born in Cottbus. His father was a weaver and his mother worked in the garment industry.
Awards and prizes
Source:
1960: Arts Prize of the Free German Youth 1966: Heinrich Heine Prize from the East German Culture Ministry 1971: National Prize of East Germany 1974: Patriotic Order of Merit
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Who was Helmut Preißler?
German writer and poet (1925-2010)
When was Helmut Preißler born?
Helmut Preißler was born on 16 December 1925 in Cottbus.
When did Helmut Preißler die?
Helmut Preißler died on 20 December 2010 in Bad Saarow.
What was Helmut Preißler's occupation?
Helmut Preißler was a writer, children's writer, poet, roadbuilder and teacher.
What nationality was Helmut Preißler?
Helmut Preißler was German.
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