Walter Benjamin's iconic hairstyles

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Check out Walter Benjamin's haircuts throughout his career:

Walter Benjamin had various hairstyles during his career. He reached fame as a great philosopher, writer, translator, essayist, literary critic, sociologist and art critic. However, the German literary critic, philosopher and social critic (1892-1940) was mainly known for his incomparable looks and his livable character. Before his tragic demise at age 48 he was often featured in magazines and tabloids because of his fine hair and looks. Check out Walter Benjamin's former haircuts in the image box below:

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