Heinrich Heine
German poet, writer and literary critic (1797–1856)
Heinrich Heine was born on December 13, 1797 in Düsseldorf and died on February 17, 1856 in Paris, aged 58. Recorded occupations: poet, writer, journalist, literary critic, poet lawyer and essayist. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia and France. Associated movement: Romanticism. Fields of work: creative and professional writing, prose, poetry and opinion journalism. Notable works include “Germany. A Winter's Tale”, “Atta Troll”, “Die Harzreise”, “Book of Songs” and “The rabbi of Bacherach”. Educated at University of Bonn, Frederick William University Berlin, University of Göttingen and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Member of Corps Hildeso-Guestphalia Göttingen.
- Born
- December 13, 1797 · Düsseldorf
- Died
- February 17, 1856 · Paris
- Age at death
- 58
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Prussia, France
- Occupations
- poet, writer, journalist, literary critic, poet lawyer, essayist
- Movements
- Romanticism
- Notable works
- Germany. A Winter's Tale, Atta Troll, Die Harzreise, Book of Songs, The rabbi of Bacherach
- Education
- University of Bonn, Frederick William University Berlin, University of Göttingen, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
- Wikipedia editions
- 99 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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