Names/Traven/B. Traven
Arts & LiteratureGerman1882 – 1969

B. Traven

Author of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre', mysterious literary figure

Biography

Mysterious German-American author best known for 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.' His true identity remains disputed and largely unknown despite significant literary acclaim.

Quick Facts
Category

Arts & Literature

Nationality

German

Born

1882

Died

1969

Thinking about the name

Traven

American origin

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