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Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Austrian novelist, librettist, poet, dramatist, narrator, and essayist (1874-1929).
Born February 1st, 1874 in Vienna. [ref]
Died July 15th, 1929 at 55 years old in Rodaun (stroke). [ref]
Occupations
composer, librettist, novelist, playwright, poet, screenwriter, writer
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