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Hans Hellmut Kirst: Facts & Related Content
Facts
Born | December 5, 1914 • Germany |
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Died | February 23, 1989 (aged 74) • Bremen • Germany |
Notable Works | “The Night of the Generals” • “Zero Eight Fifteen” |
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