Background
Viebahn, Fred was born on April 16, 1947 in Gummersbach, Germany. Son of Hans and Elisabeth (Marx) Viebahn. came to the United States, 1976.
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Viebahn, Fred was born on April 16, 1947 in Gummersbach, Germany. Son of Hans and Elisabeth (Marx) Viebahn. came to the United States, 1976.
Student, University Cologne, Germany, 1966—1971.
Freelance journalist, since 1966. Visiting associate professor German, University Texas, Austin, 1977, Oberlin (Ohio) College, 1977-1979. Adjunct Professor creative writing Arizona State University, Tempe, 1981-1989.
Scholar in residence, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, since 1989. Advisory board Ploughshares Magazine, Boston, since 1990.
Chairman Young Socialists, Castrop-Rauxel, Germany, 1972-1973. Board directors Social Democratic Party, Castrop-Rauxel, 1972-1973. Member Association German Writers (board directors 1974-1976), International Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association Club, Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association Center German-Speaking Writers Abroad (treasurer since 2005).
Married Rita F. Dove, March 23, 1979. 1 child, Aviva Chantal.
