Andreas Gryphius
German poet and dramatist (1616–1664)
Andreas Gryphius was born on October 2, 1616 in Głogów and died on July 16, 1664 in Głogów, aged 47. Recorded occupations: playwright, poet, poet lawyer, writer, jurist and librettist. Country of citizenship: Germany and Duchies of Silesia. Positions held include syndic. Notable works include “All is Vanity”, “Tears of the Fatherland”, “Mankinds suffering”, “Leo Armenius” and “Katharina von Georgien”. Educated at Leiden University. Member of Fruitbearing Society and Landstände.
- Born
- October 2, 1616 · Głogów
- Died
- July 16, 1664 · Głogów
- Age at death
- 47
- Citizenship
- Germany, Duchies of Silesia
- Occupations
- playwright, poet, poet lawyer, writer, jurist, librettist
- Positions held
- syndic
- Notable works
- All is Vanity, Tears of the Fatherland, Mankinds suffering, Leo Armenius, Katharina von Georgien
- Education
- Leiden University
- Wikipedia editions
- 34 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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