Novalis
German poet and writer (1772-1801)
Novalis was born on May 2, 1772 in Wiederstedt and died on March 25, 1801 in Weißenfels, aged 28. Recorded occupations: poet, lyricist, philosopher, engineer, literary theorist and writer. Country of citizenship: Electorate of Saxony. Associated movements: German Romanticism, Romanticism and Romantic literature. Notable works include “Heinrich von Ofterdingen” and “Hymns to the Night”. Educated at Leipzig University, University of Jena, University of Wittenberg and Freiberg University of Mining and Technology.
- Born
- May 2, 1772 · Wiederstedt
- Died
- March 25, 1801 · Weißenfels
- Age at death
- 28
- Citizenship
- Electorate of Saxony
- Occupations
- poet, lyricist, philosopher, engineer, literary theorist, writer
- Movements
- German Romanticism, Romanticism, Romantic literature
- Notable works
- Heinrich von Ofterdingen, Hymns to the Night
- Education
- Leipzig University, University of Jena, University of Wittenberg, Freiberg University of Mining and Technology
- Wikipedia editions
- 73 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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