Heinz Pototschnig
Heinrich "Heinz" Pototschnig was an Austrian physician and writer.
Early life, education and career
Pototschnig was born in Graz. After World War II and after he graduated in medicine, he moved to Carinthia, where he practised in Villach and started writing. His works include narratives, essays, lyric poetry and radio plays.In 1962, he became editor of Der Bogen, which was edited by Hans Leb before.
In 1977, he participated in the first edition of the Ingeborg Bachmann Competition, Klagenfurt.
Death
Pototschnig died in Villach.Honors
- Theodor Körner Prize, 1965 and 1971
- Peter Rosegger Prize, 1969
- Great golden decoration of Styria, 1984
- Cultural award of Villach, 1994