Thomas Bernhard

Austrian playwright and novelist (1931–1989).

Born February 9th, 1931 in Heerlen.

Died February 12th, 1989 at 58 years old in Gmunden. [ref]

Occupations
linguist, novelist, playwright, poet, screenwriter, writer
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