Since 1917
Explore the timeline of Heinrich Böll, the renowned German author. Discover key events in his life, from his birth in Cologne in 1917, through his service in World War II, to his Nobel Prize for Literature in 1972. This timeline highlights Böll's literary contributions, including his famous works like 'The Clown' and 'Group Portrait with Lady', reflecting post-war German society, and his role as a public intellectual until his passing in 1985.
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