Erich Kästner date of birth:
February 23, 1899
How old was Erich Kästner when died?
75
Where was Erich Kästner born?
Dresden, Saxony, Germany
When did Erich Kästner die?
July 29, 1974
What is Erich Kästner nationality?
German
What is Erich Kästner's occupation?
Writer
What genre is Erich Kästner's work?
Children's literature, poetry, satire, screenplays
Short Biography
Emil Erich Kästner (23 February 1899 – 29 July 1974) was a German author, poet, screenwriter and satirist, known primarily for his humorous, socially astute poems and for children's books including Emil and the Detectives. He received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1960 for his autobiography Als ich ein kleiner Junge war.