Heinrich von Kleist

German poet, dramatist, novelist and short story writer (1777–1811)
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Heinrich von Kleist

Summary

Heinrich von Kleist is a human[1]. Born in Frankfurt (Oder)[2], he… he was born on October 18, 1777[3]. He passed away in Kleiner Wannsee[4]. He died on November 21, 1811[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], poet[7], short story writer[8], novelist[9], and writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Heinrich von Kleist's place of birth was Frankfurt (Oder)[2].
  • Heinrich von Kleist passed away in Kleiner Wannsee[4].
  • Heinrich von Kleist was born on October 18, 1777[3].
  • Heinrich von Kleist died on November 21, 1811[5].
  • Burial took place at Wannsee[12].
  • Heinrich von Kleist's father was Joachim Friedrich von Kleist[13].
  • Heinrich von Kleist's mother was Juliane Ulrike von Pannwitz[14].
  • Heinrich von Kleist held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[15].
  • Heinrich von Kleist held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Heinrich von Kleist worked as a playwright[6].
  • Heinrich von Kleist's professions included poet[7].
  • Heinrich von Kleist's professions included short story writer[8].
  • Heinrich von Kleist worked as a novelist[9].
  • Heinrich von Kleist worked as a writer[10].
  • Heinrich von Kleist worked as a poet lawyer[17].
  • Heinrich von Kleist's education included a stint at University of Frankfurt an der Oder[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Heinrich von Kleist is The Broken Jug[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Heinrich von Kleist is The Marquise of O[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Heinrich von Kleist is Penthesilea[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Heinrich von Kleist is About the Puppet Theatre[22].
  • Heinrich von Kleist is recorded as male[23].
  • Heinrich von Kleist's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Heinrich von Kleist's Commons category is recorded as Heinrich von Kleist[25].
  • Heinrich von Kleist's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[26].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[27].

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Origins and Family

Heinrich von Kleist was born in Frankfurt (Oder)[2]. He was born on October 18, 1777[3]. His father was Joachim Friedrich von Kleist[13]. His mother was Juliane Ulrike von Pannwitz[14].

Education

Heinrich von Kleist's education included a stint at University of Frankfurt an der Oder[18]. He studied under Christian Ernst Martini[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], poet[7], short story writer[8], novelist[9], writer[10], and poet lawyer[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Broken Jug[19], a literary work[29], founded in 1806[30]; The Marquise of O[20], a written work[31]; Penthesilea[21], a literary work[32], founded in 1806[33]; and About the Puppet Theatre[22], a literary work[34]. Things named for Heinrich von Kleist include Kleist Prize[35], Heinrich-von-Kleist-Park[36], and Kleisthaus[37].

Death and Burial

Heinrich von Kleist died on November 21, 1811[5]. He died in Kleiner Wannsee[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[27]. He is buried at Wannsee[12].

Why It Matters

Heinrich von Kleist has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

He has been cited as an influence by E. L. Doctorow[39], a novelist[40], 1931–2015[41], of United States[42], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[43], specialised in American literature[44]; Philip Pullman[45], a writer[46], b. 1946[47], of United Kingdom[48], awarded the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award[49]; and Franz Kafka[50], a novelist[51], 1883–1924[52], of Cisleithania[53], specialised in literature[54].

Works attributed to him include The Prince of Homburg[55], a literary work[56], founded in 1810[57]; Penthesilea[58], a literary work[59], founded in 1806[60]; Das Käthchen von Heilbronn[61], a literary work[62], founded in 1810[63]; Michael Kohlhaas[64], a literary work[65]; The Earthquake in Chile[66], a literary work[67]; and The Broken Jug[68]. Entities named for him include Kleist Prize[35], Heinrich-von-Kleist-Park[36], and Kleisthaus[37].

FAQs

Where was Heinrich von Kleist born?

Heinrich von Kleist was born in Frankfurt (Oder)[2].

Where did Heinrich von Kleist die?

Heinrich von Kleist died in Kleiner Wannsee[4].

Who were Heinrich von Kleist's parents?

Heinrich von Kleist's father was Joachim Friedrich von Kleist[13]. Heinrich von Kleist's mother was Juliane Ulrike von Pannwitz[14].

What did Heinrich von Kleist do for work?

Heinrich von Kleist worked as playwright[6], poet[7], short story writer[8], novelist[9], and writer[10].

Where did Heinrich von Kleist go to school?

Heinrich von Kleist was educated at University of Frankfurt an der Oder[18].

Who did Heinrich von Kleist influence?

Heinrich von Kleist has been cited as an influence by E. L. Doctorow[39], Philip Pullman[45], and Franz Kafka[50].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wepa.unima.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wepa.unima.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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