Peter Bieri

Peter Bieri (1944–2023) was a Swiss writer, philosopher and university teacher.

Also recorded as Pascal Mercier.

Overview

Also worked under the name Pascal Mercier.

Born at Bern in 1944, died at Berlin in 2023.

In detail

Peter Bieri studied at University of California, Berkeley, Harvard University and Institute for Advanced Study Berlin. the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is philosophy and literary activity.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Berlin and Marburg. Employment is recorded with Freie Universität Berlin and University of Marburg. Membership is recorded of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony.

Works named in the authority record are Night Train to Lisbon.

Distinctions recorded are Marie Luise Kaschnitz Prize, Tractatus Award and honorary doctor of the University of Lucerne.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Peter Bieri (author)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q115630: Peter Bieri

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