Ludwig Tieck
German poet, writer, and critic (1773–1853)
Ludwig Tieck was born on May 31, 1773 in Berlin and died on April 28, 1853 in Berlin, aged 79. Recorded occupations: poet, writer, playwright, literary critic, novelist and publisher. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia. Associated movements: Romanticism, German Romanticism and Romantic literature. Notable works include “Der gestiefelte Kater”. Educated at University of Göttingen, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and University of Erlangen–Nuremberg. Honours include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order and Knight of the Legion of Honour. Member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities.
- Born
- May 31, 1773 · Berlin
- Died
- April 28, 1853 · Berlin
- Age at death
- 79
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Prussia
- Occupations
- poet, writer, playwright, literary critic, novelist, publisher
- Movements
- Romanticism, German Romanticism, Romantic literature
- Notable works
- Der gestiefelte Kater
- Education
- University of Göttingen, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, University of Erlangen–Nuremberg
- Honours
- Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 48 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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