About Herbert Meier
Lived 1928 – 2018 (aged 90). Herbert Meier was a Swiss linguist, translator, writer, playwright, dramaturge and essayist.
Herbert Meier (29 August 1928 – 21 September 2018) was a Swiss writer and translator.
Meier studied literature, history of art and philosophy at the universities of Basel, Vienna, Paris and Fribourg.
Since 1955, Meier was a freelance writer in Zurich. He won the Conrad-Ferdinand-Meyer-Preis in 1964. The main component of his work was translating classical and modern theatre plays from French to German (authors such as Paul Claudel and Georges Schehadé).
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Who was Herbert Meier?
Swiss author (1928-2018)
When was Herbert Meier born?
Herbert Meier was born on 29 August 1928 in Solothurn.
When did Herbert Meier die?
Herbert Meier died on 21 September 2018 in Zollikon.
What was Herbert Meier's occupation?
Herbert Meier was a linguist, translator, writer, playwright, dramaturge and essayist.
What nationality was Herbert Meier?
Herbert Meier was Swiss.
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