Theodor Fontane
German novelist and poet (1819–1898)
Theodor Fontane was born on December 30, 1819 in Neuruppin and died on September 20, 1898 in Berlin, aged 78. Recorded occupations: pharmacist, writer, poet, historian, translator and novelist. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia. Positions held include volunteer serving one year. Associated movement: literary realism. Fields of work: literature and journalism. Notable works include “Effi Briest”, “Frau Jenny Treibel”, “Cécile”, “Aus England”, “Jenseit des Tweed” and “Ramblings through Brandenburg”. Educated at Gewerbeschule and Altes Gymnasium Neuruppin. Honours include Schiller prize and Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin. Member of Tunnel über der Spree.
- Born
- December 30, 1819 · Neuruppin
- Died
- September 20, 1898 · Berlin
- Age at death
- 78
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Prussia
- Occupations
- pharmacist, writer, poet, historian, translator, novelist
- Positions held
- volunteer serving one year
- Movements
- literary realism
- Notable works
- Effi Briest, Frau Jenny Treibel, Cécile, Aus England, Jenseit des Tweed, Ramblings through Brandenburg
- Education
- Gewerbeschule, Altes Gymnasium Neuruppin
- Honours
- Schiller prize, Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin
- Wikipedia editions
- 58 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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