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Werner Herzog

German director known for Aguirre, the Wrath of God

Did you know?He famously walked from Munich to Paris in the winter because he believed it would save the life of a dying friend.

Werner Herzog (German:; né Stipetić; born 5 September 1942) is a German filmmaker, actor, opera director, author, and documentarian.

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Age: 84
Status: Living

Born: September 5, 1942 · Munich, Germany
Nationality: German
Known for: Film, Literature, Music

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Spouse: Lena Herzog
Child: Hanna Mattes

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Louis XIV of France

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1946–1991

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Caspar David Friedrich

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Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

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Michael Keaton

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1828–1910

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1451–1506

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