Andreas Gryphius
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Andreas Gryphius was born on October 2, 1616, in Głogów[1][2][3][4][5] and died in the same town on July 16, 1664[1][2][3][6][7][8][9][10][4][5]. His cause of death was a stroke. He was the son of Paul Greif and Anna Greif. In 1649, he married Rosina Deutschländer, and they had a child named Christian Gryphius.
Professionally, Gryphius worked as a playwright, poet, lawyer, and writer[4][11]. He held the position of syndic[5] and was educated at Leiden University. He was a member of the Fruitbearing Society and the Landstände[12]. His religion was Lutheranism.
Andreas Gryphius
Summary
Andreas Gryphius is a human[1]. Born in Głogów[2], he… he was born on October 2, 1616[3]. He passed away in Głogów[4]. He died on July 16, 1664[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], poet[7], poet lawyer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Andreas Gryphius's place of birth was Głogów[2].
- Andreas Gryphius died in Głogów[4].
- Andreas Gryphius was born on October 2, 1616[3].
- Andreas Gryphius was born on 1616[11].
- Andreas Gryphius was born on October 11, 1616[12].
- Andreas Gryphius died on July 16, 1664[5].
- Andreas Gryphius died on 1664[13].
- Andreas Gryphius died on July 15, 1664[14].
- Andreas Gryphius's father was Paul Greif[15].
- Andreas Gryphius's mother was Anna Greif[16].
- Among Andreas Gryphius's spouses was Rosina Deutschländer[17].
- A child of Andreas Gryphius was Christian Gryphius[18].
- Andreas Gryphius held citizenship in Germany[19].
- Andreas Gryphius held citizenship in Duchies of Silesia[20].
- Andreas Gryphius worked as a playwright[6].
- Andreas Gryphius worked as a poet[7].
- Andreas Gryphius's professions included poet lawyer[8].
- Andreas Gryphius's professions included writer[9].
- Andreas Gryphius held the position of syndic[21].
- Andreas Gryphius's education included a stint at Leiden University[22].
- A notable work attributed to Andreas Gryphius is All is Vanity[23].
- A notable work attributed to Andreas Gryphius is Tears of the Fatherland[24].
- A notable work attributed to Andreas Gryphius is Mankinds suffering[25].
- A notable work attributed to Andreas Gryphius is Leo Armenius[26].
- A notable work attributed to Andreas Gryphius is Katharina von Georgien[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: DE[29]
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Began / founded: 1616-10-02[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1664-07-16[31]
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Community tags: has german audiobooks[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 1fef179f-bd47-49da-9be4-328a428fe7ed[33]
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Origins and Family
Andreas Gryphius was born in Głogów[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 2, 1616[3], 1616[11], and October 11, 1616[12]. His father was Paul Greif[15]. His mother was Anna Greif[16].
Education
Andreas Gryphius was educated at Leiden University[22]. He studied under Peter Crüger[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include playwright[6], poet[7], poet lawyer[8], and writer[9]. Andreas Gryphius held the position of syndic[21].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include All is Vanity[23], a literary work[35]; Tears of the Fatherland[24], a literary work[36], founded in 1636[37]; Mankinds suffering[25], a literary work[38]; Leo Armenius[26], a literary work[39], founded in 1646[40]; and Katharina von Georgien[27], a literary work[41]. Things named for Andreas Gryphius include Andreas Gryphius Theatre in Głogów[42], a theatre building[43], in Poland[44], founded in 1799[45] and Andreas Gryphius Prize[46], a literary award[47], in Germany[48].
Personal Life
Among Andreas Gryphius's spouses was Rosina Deutschländer[17]. A child of him was Christian Gryphius[18]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[49].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include July 16, 1664[5], 1664[13], and July 15, 1664[14]. Andreas Gryphius passed away in Głogów[4]. The cause of death was stroke[50].
Why It Matters
Andreas Gryphius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Entities named for him include Andreas Gryphius Theatre in Głogów[42], a theatre building[43], in Poland[44], founded in 1799[45] and Andreas Gryphius Prize[46], a literary award[47], in Germany[48].
FAQs
Where was Andreas Gryphius born?
Andreas Gryphius's place of birth was Głogów[2].
Where did Andreas Gryphius die?
Andreas Gryphius passed away in Głogów[4].
Who were Andreas Gryphius's parents?
Andreas Gryphius's father was Paul Greif[15]. Andreas Gryphius's mother was Anna Greif[16].
Who was Andreas Gryphius married to?
Andreas Gryphius's spouses include Rosina Deutschländer[17].
What did Andreas Gryphius do for work?
Andreas Gryphius worked as playwright[6], poet[7], poet lawyer[8], and writer[9].
Where did Andreas Gryphius go to school?
Andreas Gryphius was educated at Leiden University[22].