Joseph Breitbach
French-German playwright, novelist and journalist
About Joseph Breitbach
Lived 1903 – 1980 (aged 76). Joseph Breitbach was a French and German journalist, writer, literary critic and playwright.
Joseph Breitbach (1903–1980) was a French-German playwright, novelist and journalist. He was born in Koblenz and died in Munich. He is best known for his novel Bericht über Bruno (Report on Bruno).
The Joseph-Breitbach-Preis is named after him.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Joseph Breitbach's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph Breitbach?
French-German playwright, novelist and journalist (1903–1980)
When was Joseph Breitbach born?
Joseph Breitbach was born on 20 September 1903 in Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein.
When did Joseph Breitbach die?
Joseph Breitbach died on 9 May 1980 in Munich.
What was Joseph Breitbach's occupation?
Joseph Breitbach was a journalist, writer, literary critic and playwright.
What nationality was Joseph Breitbach?
Joseph Breitbach was French and German.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph Breitbach. https://biography.guide/joseph-breitbach/
MLA: "Joseph Breitbach." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joseph-breitbach/.
Chicago: "Joseph Breitbach." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joseph-breitbach/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:57 UTC