Hans Leip

Hans Leip was a German novelist, poet, playwright and composer. During World War 1 he wrote the lyrics of the song "[b]Lili Marleen[/b]".

Born: 22 September 1893 in Hamburg, German Empire

Died: 6 June 1983 (89 years old) in Fruthwilen, Switzerland

[b]Not to be confused with [a441962] who composed the music of the song "Lili Marleen" in 1938.[/b]