Rolf Hochhuth

(1931–2020) Playwright

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Rolf Hochhuth was a playwright, best known for Der Stellvertreter.

Quick Facts About Rolf Hochhuth

Born: April 1, 1931
Died: May 13, 2020
Profession: Playwright
Notable works: Der Stellvertreter

About Rolf Hochhuth

Rolf Hochhuth was a German author and playwright, best known for his 1963 drama The Deputy, which insinuates Pope Pius XII's indifference to Hitler's extermination of the Jews, and he remained a controversial figure both for his plays and other public comments and for his 2005 defense of British Holocaust denier David Irving.

Biography source: Wikipedia