Frank Schirrmacher
German journalist and publisher
Born
September 5th, 1959
65 years ago
Died
2014
11 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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A prominent journalist and publisher, contributed significantly to contemporary discourse through writing and editing. Co-founded the newspaper 'Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung' and served as its editor for many years. Advocated for the importance of journalism in the digital age and authored critically acclaimed works on societal issues, including media and technology. His publications have sparked significant discussions in Germany and beyond regarding the future of democracy and the role of media in society.
Co-founded 'Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung'
Edited key sections of German journalism
Authored influential books on media and society
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