About Tilman Spengler
Born 1947. Tilman Spengler is a German journalist, translator, writer, sinologist and opinion journalist.
Tilman Spengler (born 1947) is a German sinologist, writer, and journalist. The author of more than a dozen books, including Lenin's Brain, he has received several literary prizes throughout his career, including:
1999 Mainzer Stadtschreiber 2003 Ernst-Hoferichter-Preis 2008 Literaturpreis der Stadt München
He is the great-nephew of German philosopher Oswald Spengler and the second husband of actress Daphne Wagner, great-grandson of German composer Richard Wagner.
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Who is Tilman Spengler?
German writer
When was Tilman Spengler born?
Tilman Spengler was born on 2 March 1947 in Oberhausen.
What is Tilman Spengler's occupation?
Tilman Spengler is a journalist, translator, writer, sinologist and opinion journalist.
What nationality is Tilman Spengler?
Tilman Spengler is German.
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