Stefan Heym
German writer (1913-2001)
1913 — 2001
Quick Facts
Profession
German writer (1913-2001)
Born
April 10, 1913
Died
2001 (age ~88)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, poet, politician
Weimar RepublicBorn in ChemnitzDied in Ein Bokek
1913
Born in Chemnitz (1913-04-10)
1953
AwardHeinrich Mann Prize
1993
AwardJerusalem Prize
1994
Positionmember of the German Bundestag (1994–1995)
2001
Died in Ein Bokek
About
Helmut Flieg was a German writer, known by his pseudonym Stefan Heym. He lived in the United States and trained at Camp Ritchie in 1943, making him one of the Ritchie Boys of World War II. In 1952, he returned to his home to the part of his native Germany which was, from 1949 to 1990, the German Democratic Republic, or East Germany. He published works in English and German at home and abroad, and despite longstanding criticism of the GDR remained a committed socialist. He was awarded the 1953 Heinrich Mann Prize, the 1959 National Prize of East Germany, and the 1993 Jerusalem Prize.
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Who is Stefan Heym?+
Helmut Flieg was a German writer, known by his pseudonym Stefan Heym. He lived in the United States and trained at Camp Ritchie in 1943, making him one of the Ritchie Boys of World War II. In 1952, he returned to his home to the part of his native Germany which was, from 1949 to 1990, the German Dem
What does the name Stefan mean?+
The name Stefan means "male given name (Стефан)". It is of German origin.
When was Stefan Heym born?+
Stefan Heym was born on April 10, 1913.
When did Stefan Heym die?+
Stefan Heym died in 2001, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Стефан)
The name Stefan is of German origin, meaning "male given name (Стефан)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Stefan — April 10, 1913
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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