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Peter Haffner

Swiss writer and journalist
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Summary

Peter Haffner was born on January 29, 1953[1], in Basel[2]. He has worked as a journalist[3], writer[4], essayist[5], and author[6].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[7]
  • Award received: Egon-Erwin-Kisch-Preis[8]
  • Sex or gender: male[9]
  • Family name: Haffner[10]
  • Given name: Peter[11]
  • Participant in: Ingeborg Bachmann Award 1988[12]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[13]

FAQs

Where was Peter Haffner born?

Peter Haffner was born in Basel[2].

What did Peter Haffner do for work?

Peter Haffner worked as a journalist[3], writer[4], essayist[5], and author[6].

What awards did Peter Haffner receive?

Honors received include Egon-Erwin-Kisch-Preis[8].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [1] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . archiv.bachmannpreis.orf.at. Retrieved . archiv.bachmannpreis.orf.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 2h ago · Printstream · 2026-10-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 10h ago · Printstream · 2026-10-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 10d ago · HedgeHog · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → journalist, writer, essayist +1
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  6. 23w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Wikidata description → Swiss writer and journalist
    Family name → Haffner
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