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Franz Karl Ginzkey

1871-09-08 – 1963-04-11

Franz Karl GinzkeyCredit: not stated

Life & Legacy

Franz Karl Ginzkey (8 September 1871, Pola, Austrian Littoral, Austria-Hungary (now Pula, Croatia) – 11 April 1963, Vienna) was an Austro-Hungarian (then Austrian) officer, poet and writer. His arguably most famous book Hatschi Bratschis Luftballon (Hatschi Bratschi's Balloon) captivated generations of children.

Occupation & Career

poet, writer, children's writer, military officer

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Grand Austrian State Prize for Literature; Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna; honorary doctor of the University of Vienna; City of Vienna Literature Prize; Austrian Decoration for Science and Art; War Cross for Civil Merits, second class; Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph; Austrian Order of Merit

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Austrian Decoration for Science and Art · Austrian Order of Merit · City of Vienna Literature Prize · Grand Austrian State Prize for Literature · honorary doctor of the University of Vienna · Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph · Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna · War Cross for Civil Merits, second class