Heinrich von Kleist
German poet, dramatist, novelist and short story writer (1777–1811)
Heinrich von Kleist was born on October 18, 1777 in Frankfurt (Oder) and died on November 21, 1811 in Kleiner Wannsee, aged 34. Recorded occupations: playwright, poet, short story writer, novelist, writer and poet lawyer. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia and Germany. Notable works include “The Broken Jug”, “The Marquise of O”, “Penthesilea” and “About the Puppet Theatre”. Educated at University of Frankfurt an der Oder.
- Born
- October 18, 1777 · Frankfurt (Oder)
- Died
- November 21, 1811 · Kleiner Wannsee
- Age at death
- 34
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Prussia, Germany
- Occupations
- playwright, poet, short story writer, novelist, writer, poet lawyer
- Notable works
- The Broken Jug, The Marquise of O, Penthesilea, About the Puppet Theatre
- Education
- University of Frankfurt an der Oder
- Wikipedia editions
- 65 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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