Joachim Fest
German historian (1926–2006)
Died aged 79SagittariusWest Germany
Biography
Joachim Clemens Fest (8 December 1926 – 11 September 2006) was a German historian, journalist, critic and editor who was best known for his writings and public commentary on Nazi Germany, including a biography of Adolf Hitler and books about Albert Speer and German resistance to Nazism. He was a leading figure in the debate among German historians about the Nazi era.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
- Norddeutscher Rundfunk
Notable works
- Hitler
Family
- Children
- Nicolaus FestAlexander Fest
- Siblings
- Winfried Fest
Awards & honours (14)
- Theodor Wolff award
- Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Wilhelm Leuschner Medal
- Einhard-Preis
- Hanns Martin Schleyer Prize
- Friedrich-Schiedel-Literaturpreis
- Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt
- Ludwig-Börne-Preis
- Thomas Dehler Prize
- Eugen Bolz Prize
- Henri Nannen Award
- honorary doctor of the University of Stuttgart
- Thomas Mann Prize
- Hildegard von Bingen Prize for Journalism
Quick answers about Joachim Fest
- How old was Joachim Fest?
- Joachim Fest died on September 11, 2006 at the age of 79.
- When is Joachim Fest's birthday?
- Joachim Fest was born on December 8, 1926.
- Where was Joachim Fest born?
- Joachim Fest was born in Karlshorst.
- What is Joachim Fest's zodiac sign?
- Joachim Fest's zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
- What is Joachim Fest's nationality?
- Joachim Fest is a citizen of West Germany, Prussia.
- What does Joachim Fest do?
- Joachim Fest is known as journalist, writer, historian of Modern Age, historian.
- How many children did Joachim Fest have?
- Wikidata lists 2 children of Joachim Fest.
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