Born
November 18, 1906
Munich, Germany
Died
May 21, 1949
Cannes, France
Known for
German writer
Klaus Mann (1906–1949) was Germany best known for German writer.
Klaus Mann (November 18, 1906 – May 21, 1949) was a German writer and anti-fascist activist. He fled Nazi Germany, fought in World War II as a Ritchie Boy, and was among the first to report on concentration camp horrors. His novel <i>Mephisto</i> remains a powerful critique of artistic compromise during totalitarianism.
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Klaus Mann died on May 21, 1949 in Cannes, France, at the age of 42.
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Klaus Mann was born in Munich, Germany on November 18, 1906.
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Klaus Mann is best known for German writer.
How old was Klaus Mann when they died?
Klaus Mann was 42 years old at the time of death.
What nationality was Klaus Mann?
Klaus Mann was from Germany.
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