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Hans Habe (born János Békessy; 12 February 1911 – 29 September 1977) was a Hungarian and American writer and newspaper publisher. From 1941, he held United States citizenship. He was also known by such pseudonyms as Antonio Corte, Frank Richard, Frederick Gert, John Richler, Hans Wolfgang, and Alexander Holmes .
Dec 4, 2023 · Hans Habe was a Hungarian-born journalist who became a US Army officer and pioneer of psychological warfare during World War II. He used his skills as a reporter, a novelist, and a duelist to expose Hitler, influence the masses, and challenge the Nazis.
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Hans Habe (1911-1977) was a Hungarian-born writer and journalist who changed his name from Janos Bekessy to escape Nazi persecution. He wrote novels, newspaper articles and scripts, and worked as a propaganda officer and a newspaper organizer in the US and Germany.
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Oct 1, 1977 · Hans Habe, a leading European novelist and journalist, died Thursday night at a hospital in Locarno, Switzerland. He was 66 years old and lived in nearby Ascona. A prolific writer, Mr. Habe was...
Hans Habe was a Hungarian and American writer and newspaper publisher. From 1941, he held United States citizenship. He was also known by such pseudonyms as Antonio Corte, Frank Richard, Frederick Gert, John Richler, Hans Wolfgang, and Alexander Holmes.
HABE, Hans. Pseudonym for János Békessy; pseudonym adopted, 1930, legalized, 1955. Nationality: Hungarian. Born: Budapest, 12 February 1911. Military Service: French Army, 1939-40; United States Army, 1942-46: major; Bronze Star. Education: University of Heidelberg; University of Vienna, 1929-30.
Hans Habe. Writer: The Cross of Lorraine. Janos Bekessy was born in 1911 in Budapest as the son of two converted Hungarian Jews who moved to Vienna after World War I.