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What is Charles Bukowski's real birth name?

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Charles Bukowski's real birth name was Heinrich Karl Bukowski. He was born in Andernach, Germany, on August 16, 1920. His parents were German immigrants, and Bukowski grew up in Los Angeles, California. He was a prolific writer, and his work is often characterized by its raw and unfiltered depictions of life and relationships. He died on March 9, 1994, at the age of 73.
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