About Josef Winckler
Lived 1881 – 1966 (aged 84). Josef Winckler was a German writer and dentist.
Josef Winckler (7 July 1881, Bentlage, Rheine – 29 January 1966, Bensberg, Bergisch Gladbach) was a German writer, best known for his 1923 comic novel The Mad Bomberg, which was turned into films in 1932 and 1957. One of his other popular novels was Doctor Eisenbart, based on the life of Johann Andreas Eisenbarth.
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Who was Josef Winckler?
German writer (1881–1966)
When was Josef Winckler born?
Josef Winckler was born on 7 July 1881 in Rheine.
When did Josef Winckler die?
Josef Winckler died on 29 January 1966 in Bensberg.
What was Josef Winckler's occupation?
Josef Winckler was a writer and dentist.
What nationality was Josef Winckler?
Josef Winckler was German.
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