E. T. A. Hoffmann
German writer (1776-1822)
E. T. A. Hoffmann was born on January 24, 1776 in Königsberg and died on June 25, 1822 in Berlin, aged 46. Recorded occupations: composer, judge, caricaturist, painter, children's writer and writer. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia and Germany. Associated movements: Romanticism, German Romanticism and Romantic literature. Fields of work: creative and professional writing, prose, music and music criticism. Notable works include “Undine”, “The Devil's Elixirs”, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King”, “Mademoiselle de Scuderi”, “The Sandman” and “The Golden Pot”. Educated at University of Königsberg.
- Born
- January 24, 1776 · Königsberg
- Died
- June 25, 1822 · Berlin
- Age at death
- 46
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Prussia, Germany
- Occupations
- composer, judge, caricaturist, painter, children's writer, writer
- Movements
- Romanticism, German Romanticism, Romantic literature
- Notable works
- Undine, The Devil's Elixirs, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, Mademoiselle de Scuderi, The Sandman, The Golden Pot
- Education
- University of Königsberg
- Wikipedia editions
- 67 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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