Lukas Hartmann facts for kids
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Lukas Hartmann
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| Born | Hans-Rudolf Lehmann 29 August 1944 Bern, Switzerland |
| Occupation | Novelist, author, children's writer |
| Genre | Novels and Children's literature |
| Years active | since 1976 |
| Notable awards | Lukas Hartmann#Awards |
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Lukas Hartmann (born Hans-Rudolf Lehmann; 29 August 1944) is a Swiss author. He writes books for both adults and children.
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About Lukas Hartmann
Early Life and Education
Lukas Hartmann was born in Bern, Switzerland, on August 29, 1944. His birth name was Hans-Rudolf Lehmann. His mother was a farmer's daughter, and his father was a shoemaker. Later, his father worked for the Swiss Post. Both his mother and father were creative, and this talent passed on to Lukas and his younger brother, Jürg. Jürg became a journalist.
Lukas Hartmann started writing his first stories when he was just 13 years old. He studied to become a teacher in Bern. He focused on German, history, and music. After teaching for a while, he decided to study psychology. He also worked as a social worker and a journalist before becoming a full-time writer.
His Books and Films
Lukas Hartmann is known for his novels. Some of his books have even been made into movies. For example, his novels Anna - annA and Pestalozzis Berg were adapted for the big screen.
In April 2018, he published a historical novel called Ein Bild von Lydia. This book is about a real person named Lydia Welti-Escher.
Family Life
Since 1996, Lukas Hartmann has been married to Simonetta Sommaruga. She is a well-known Swiss politician. She served as a Federal Councillor, which is like a government minister in Switzerland. In late 2022, she announced she would step down from her role. This decision was made because Lukas Hartmann had a stroke and needed her support.
Supporting Important Causes
Lukas Hartmann's grandmother was one of the "Verdingkinder". These were children in Switzerland who were taken from their families and sent to live with other families, often as unpaid workers. This was a difficult time for many children. Because of his family's history, Lukas Hartmann strongly supports the "Wiedergutmachungsinitiative". This initiative aims to help and recognize the people who were affected by these past practices.
Awards and Recognition
Lukas Hartmann has received several awards for his writing. Here are a few:
- 1995: Schweizer Jugendbuchpreis (Swiss Youth Book Prize) for his book So eine lange Nase.
- 2010: Grosser Literaturpreis von Stadt und Kanton Bern (Grand Literature Prize from the City and Canton of Bern).
