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Hugo Portisch
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Born
February 19
,
1927
·
Bratislava, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]
Died
April 1
,
2021
·
Austria
Mini Bio
Hugo Portisch was born on February 19, 1927 in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]. He was a writer and director, known for
Brasilien. Vom Urwald in den Weltraum - Eine Entdeckungsreise (1997)
,
Die Zweite Republik - Eine unglaubliche Geschichte (2005)
and
Kowloon - The Walled City (1988)
. He was married to
Gertraude Portisch
. He died on April 1, 2021 in Austria.
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Gertraude Portisch
(1949 - January 24, 2018) (her death, 1 child)
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Austrian journalist, best known for his TV documentaries about Austria's history in the 20th century.
Rejected an offer by both major parties to become President of Austria (1991).
Had been Austria's public network ORF's London correspondent for many years.
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