Rudolf Augstein

Born in Hannover, Germany on November 5, 1923 — died November 7, 2002 (aged 79)

Rudolf Karl Augstein was a German journalist, editor, publicist, and politician. He was one of the most influential German journalists, founder and part-owner of Der Spiegel magazine. As a politician, he was a member of the Bundestag for the Free Democratic Party of Germany between November 1972 and January 1973.