Franz Werfel
Austrian-Bohemian novelist, playwright and poet (1890-1945)
Franz Werfel was born on September 10, 1890 in Prague and died on August 26, 1945 in Beverly Hills, aged 54. Recorded occupations: writer, poet, playwright, screenwriter, science fiction writer and librettist. Country of citizenship: Austria–Hungary and United States. Notable works include “The Man Who Conquered Death”, “The Forty Days of Musa Dagh”, “The Song of Bernadette” and “Star of the Unborn”. Honours include Franz Grillparzer Prize.
- Born
- September 10, 1890 · Prague
- Died
- August 26, 1945 · Beverly Hills
- Age at death
- 54
- Citizenship
- Austria–Hungary, United States
- Occupations
- writer, poet, playwright, screenwriter, science fiction writer, librettist
- Notable works
- The Man Who Conquered Death, The Forty Days of Musa Dagh, The Song of Bernadette, Star of the Unborn
- Honours
- Franz Grillparzer Prize
- Wikipedia editions
- 46 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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