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Austrian philosopher, historian, journalist, actor, cabaret performer (Kabarettist) and theatre critic (1878–1938)

Also known as: Egon Friedländer, Egon Friedmann, Friedell, Rennosuke Haresu, Эгон Фридель, ايغون فريدل

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