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Hermann Kant
German writer (1926–2016) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hermann Kant (German: [ˈhɛʁ.man kant]] ⓘ; 14 June 1926 – 14 August 2016)[1] was a German writer noted for his writings during the time of East Germany.[2] He won the Heinrich Mann Prize in 1967. He served the Stasi as an informer under the codename IM Martin.[3]
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Quick Facts President of the Writers' Association of the German Democratic Republic, Preceded by ...
Hermann Kant | |
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President of the Writers' Association of the German Democratic Republic | |
In office 1978 – 1990 | |
Preceded by | Anna Seghers |
Succeeded by | Rainer Kirsch |
Personal details | |
Born | (1926-06-14)14 June 1926 Hamburg, Germany |
Died | 14 August 2016(2016-08-14) (aged 90) Neustrelitz, Germany |
Alma mater | Humboldt University of Berlin |
Occupation | German Author |
Awards | Heinrich Mann Prize (1967) |
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