Stefan Zweig
Austrian writer (1881–1942)
1881 — 1942
Quick Facts
Profession
Austrian writer (1881–1942)
Born
November 28, 1881
Died
1942 (age ~61)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, poet, playwright
CisleithaniaBorn in ViennaDied in Petrópolis
1881
Born in Vienna (1881-11-28)
1942
Died in Petrópolis
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Stefan Zweig was an Austrian writer. At the height of his literary career in the 1920s and 1930s, he was one of the most widely translated and popular writers in the world.
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Who is Stefan Zweig?+
Stefan Zweig was an Austrian writer. At the height of his literary career in the 1920s and 1930s, he was one of the most widely translated and popular writers in the world.
What does the name Stefan mean?+
The name Stefan means "male given name (Стефан)". It is of German origin.
When was Stefan Zweig born?+
Stefan Zweig was born on November 28, 1881.
When did Stefan Zweig die?+
Stefan Zweig died in 1942, at approximately 61 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 — November 28, 1881
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
Your books never stay on the shelf long. Everyone's looking for them.
— a librarian
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