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Swiss author and dramatist (1921–1990)

Also known as: Fridrikh Diurrenmatt, Friedrich Duerrenmatt, Friedrich Dürenmatt, Fritrish Tiwrrěmat't', P'ŭridŭrihi Dwirenmat'ŭ, Фридрих Дюрренматт

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