Ernst Wiechert

German writer (1887-1950).

Born May 18th, 1887 in Piersławek. [ref]

Died August 24th, 1950 at 63 years old in Stäfa (cancer). [ref]

Occupations
Studienrat, high school teacher, military officer, playwright, poet, resistance fighter, writer
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What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved