August von Kotzebue

German dramatist and writer (1761–1819)
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August von Kotzebue
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August von Kotzebue

Summary

August von Kotzebue is a human[1]. He was born in Weimar[2]. He was born on May 3, 1761[3]. He died in Mannheim[4]. He died on March 23, 1819[5]. He worked as a writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], lawyer[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (367 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • August von Kotzebue's place of birth was Weimar[2].
  • August von Kotzebue died in Mannheim[4].
  • August von Kotzebue was born on May 3, 1761[3].
  • August von Kotzebue died on March 23, 1819[5].
  • Burial took place at Mannheim Main Cemetery[12].
  • August von Kotzebue's father was Levin Kotzebue[13].
  • August von Kotzebue's mother was Christiane von Kotzebue[14].
  • August von Kotzebue was married to Wilhelmine von Kotzebue[15].
  • Among August von Kotzebue's spouses was Friederike von Essen[16].
  • Among August von Kotzebue's spouses was Q122964397[17].
  • A child of August von Kotzebue was Otto von Kotzebue[18].
  • A child of August von Kotzebue was Moritz von Kotzebue[19].
  • A child of August von Kotzebue was Paul Demetrius von Kotzebue[20].
  • A child of August von Kotzebue was Wilhelm von Kotzebue[21].
  • A child of August von Kotzebue was Alexander von Kotzebue[22].
  • A child of August von Kotzebue was August von Kotzebue[23].
  • August von Kotzebue held citizenship in Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach[24].
  • August von Kotzebue held citizenship in Russian Empire[25].
  • German was August von Kotzebue's native language[26].
  • August von Kotzebue's professions included writer[6].
  • August von Kotzebue worked as a playwright[7].
  • August von Kotzebue worked as a poet[8].
  • August von Kotzebue worked as a lawyer[9].
  • August von Kotzebue worked as a historian[10].
  • August von Kotzebue's professions included autobiographer[27].

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Origins and Family

August von Kotzebue was born in Weimar[2]. He was born on May 3, 1761[3]. His father was Levin Kotzebue[13]. His mother was Christiane von Kotzebue[14]. German was his native language[26].

Education

Educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[28], a public university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1558[31], headquartered in Jena[32] and Wilhelm-Ernst-Gymnasium[33], a gymnasium[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1711[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], lawyer[9], historian[10], and autobiographer[27].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Menschenhass und Reue[37], a literary work[38]; The Indian Exiles[39], a literary work[40]; Adelaide of Wulfingen[41], a literary work[42]; Das merkwürdigste Jahr meines Lebens[43]; and Der Wildfang[44].

Personal Life

Spouses include Wilhelmine von Kotzebue[15], 1778–1852[45]; Friederike von Essen[16]; and Q122964397[17]. Children include Otto von Kotzebue[18], an explorer[46], 1787–1846[47], of Russian Empire[48]; Moritz von Kotzebue[19], a military personnel[49], 1789–1861[50], of Russian Empire[51], awarded the Order of St. George, 4th class[52]; Paul Demetrius von Kotzebue[20], a politician[53], 1801–1884[54], of Russian Empire[55], awarded the Order of St. Andrew[56]; Wilhelm von Kotzebue[21], a diplomat[57], 1813–1887[58], of Russian Empire[59]; Alexander von Kotzebue[22], a painter[60], 1815–1889[61], of Kingdom of Prussia[62], awarded the Large gold medal of the Imperial Academy of Arts[63], specialised in painting[64]; and August von Kotzebue[23], a commandant[65], 1799–1876[66].

Death and Burial

August von Kotzebue died on March 23, 1819[5]. He passed away in Mannheim[4]. The cause of death was stabbing[67]. Burial took place at Mannheim Main Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

August von Kotzebue ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (367 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

FAQs

Where was August von Kotzebue born?

August von Kotzebue's place of birth was Weimar[2].

Where did August von Kotzebue die?

August von Kotzebue died in Mannheim[4].

Who were August von Kotzebue's parents?

August von Kotzebue's father was Levin Kotzebue[13]. August von Kotzebue's mother was Christiane von Kotzebue[14].

Who was August von Kotzebue married to?

August von Kotzebue's spouses include Wilhelmine von Kotzebue[15], Friederike von Essen[16], and Q122964397[17].

What did August von Kotzebue do for work?

August von Kotzebue worked as writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], lawyer[9], and historian[10].

Where did August von Kotzebue go to school?

August von Kotzebue was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[28] and Wilhelm-Ernst-Gymnasium[33].

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  2. [68] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [69] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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