Stefan Zweig
Austrian author and playwright
An Austrian journalist, author, and playwright, contributed significantly to literature in the early 20th century. Works explored themes of identity, culture, and existential crisis. Gained prominence in the literary world with works such as 'The World of Yesterday,' an autobiographical reflection on pre-war Europe, and 'Letter from an Unknown Woman,' a poignant novella highlighting unrequited love. Fled Austria during the rise of Nazism, leading to a life of exile. Eventually settled in Brazil, where the later years were marked by his despair over the destruction of European culture.
Authored 'The World of Yesterday'
Wrote 'Letter from an Unknown Woman'
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Chinese singer, dancer, and actor
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American actor and musician
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November 28th, 1992 33 years ago
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NASCAR driver and championship winner
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November 28th, 1995 30 years ago
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Queen consort of Denmark and Norway
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Footballer who played for Lyon
Born
November 28th, 1986 39 years ago
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King of Spain, leader during Restoration
Born
November 28th, 1857 168 years ago
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Osip Brik
Avant-garde writer and literary critic
Born
January 16th, 1888 137 years ago
Died
February 22nd, 1945 80 years ago — 57 years old
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Chinese politician and court official
Born
1750 275 years ago
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1822 203 years ago
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July 4th, 1904 121 years ago
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American violinist with Jefferson Airplane
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1917 108 years ago
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