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- Tucholsky was born of Jewish parents in Berlin. Studied law. His Jewish origin and left-wing conviction soon brought him into conflict with the right wing German movements and caused him to leave Germany as early as 1924. Writer for the famous German literary and political periodical Die Weltbühne (1918-1933). Published various short stories, literary criticism and pamphlets using various pseudonyms, including "Peter Panter", "Theobald Tiger", "Ignaz Wrobel" and "Kaspar Hauser". In 1930 he moved to Hindås, near Gothenburg, Sweden, where he committed suicide in 1935.
- IMDb mini biography by: Walter Provo
- SpousesMary Gerold(August 30, 1924 - August 21, 1933) (divorced)Else Weil(May 3, 1920 - February 14, 1924) (divorced)
- His third wife Gertrude Meyer claimed she found his suicide note which read "Laissez-moi mourir en paix.". No one except her ever saw this note.
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