Joseph von Eichendorff

German poet and novelist (1788-1857)
Person human Q77204
Joseph von Eichendorff
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Joseph von Eichendorff

Summary

Joseph von Eichendorff is a human[1]. Born in Castle Lubowitz[2], he… he was born on March 10, 1788[3]. He passed away in Nysa[4]. He died on November 26, 1857[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet lawyer[7], translator[8], playwright[9], and diarist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (366 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Joseph von Eichendorff was born in Castle Lubowitz[2].
  • Joseph von Eichendorff passed away in Nysa[4].
  • Joseph von Eichendorff was born on March 10, 1788[3].
  • Joseph von Eichendorff was born on 1788[12].
  • Joseph von Eichendorff died on November 26, 1857[5].
  • Joseph von Eichendorff died on 1857[13].
  • Burial took place at Nysa[14].
  • Joseph von Eichendorff's father was Adolph von Eichendorff[15].
  • Joseph von Eichendorff's mother was Karoline von Eichendorff[16].
  • Among Joseph von Eichendorff's spouses was Aloysia von Eichendorff[17].
  • A child of Joseph von Eichendorff was Hermann Eichendorff[18].
  • A child of Joseph von Eichendorff was Therese von Eichendorff Besserer-Dahlfinger[19].
  • A child of Joseph von Eichendorff was Rudolf von Eichendorff[20].
  • Joseph von Eichendorff held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[21].
  • German was Joseph von Eichendorff's native language[22].
  • Joseph von Eichendorff is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[23].
  • Joseph von Eichendorff's professions included writer[6].
  • Joseph von Eichendorff's professions included poet lawyer[7].
  • Joseph von Eichendorff worked as a translator[8].
  • Joseph von Eichendorff's professions included playwright[9].
  • Joseph von Eichendorff worked as a diarist[10].
  • Joseph von Eichendorff's professions included novelist[24].
  • Joseph von Eichendorff was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[25].
  • Joseph von Eichendorff's education included a stint at University of Vienna[26].
  • Joseph von Eichendorff was educated at Heidelberg University[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: DE[29]

  • Began / founded: 1788-03-10[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1857-11-26[31]

  • Community tags: has german audiobooks[32]

  • MusicBrainz ID: f43f70ba-6452-48cf-8a3f-ac08180ad665[33]

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Origins and Family

Joseph von Eichendorff was born in Castle Lubowitz[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 10, 1788[3] and 1788[12]. His father was Adolph von Eichendorff[15]. His mother was Karoline von Eichendorff[16]. He is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[23]. German was his native language[22].

Education

Educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[25], a public university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1502[36], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[37]; University of Vienna[26], a university[38], in Austria[39], founded in 1365[40], headquartered in Vienna[41]; Heidelberg University[27], a public research university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1386[44], headquartered in Heidelberg[45]; and Catholic Secondary School of St. Matthias in Wrocław[46], a Gymnasium[47], in Poland[48], founded in 1659[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet lawyer[7], translator[8], playwright[9], diarist[10], and novelist[24].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts[50], a literary work[51], founded in 1817[52] and The Marble Statue[53], a literary work[54]. Things named for Joseph von Eichendorff include Eichendorff-Literaturpreis[55], a literary award[56], in Germany[57]; 9413 Eichendorff[58], an asteroid[59]; Joseph von Eichendorff Konversatorium[60], a magazine[61], in Poland[62], founded in 1993[63]; and Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff-award[64], an award[65].

Recognition

Joseph von Eichendorff received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[66].

Personal Life

Among Joseph von Eichendorff's spouses was Aloysia von Eichendorff[17]. Children include Hermann Eichendorff[18], an administrative lawyer[67], 1815–1900[68], of Kingdom of Prussia[69]; Therese von Eichendorff Besserer-Dahlfinger[19], 1817–1894[70], of Kingdom of Prussia[71]; and Rudolf von Eichendorff[20], a military personnel[72], 1819–1891[73], of Kingdom of Prussia[74]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[75].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 26, 1857[5] and 1857[13]. Joseph von Eichendorff died in Nysa[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[76]. Burial took place at Nysa[14].

Why It Matters

Joseph von Eichendorff ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (366 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]

Works attributed to him include Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts[79], a literary work[80], founded in 1817[81]. Entities named for him include Eichendorff-Literaturpreis[55], a literary award[56], in Germany[57]; 9413 Eichendorff[58], an asteroid[59]; Joseph von Eichendorff Konversatorium[60], a magazine[61], in Poland[62], founded in 1993[63]; and Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff-award[64], an award[65].

FAQs

Where was Joseph von Eichendorff born?

Joseph von Eichendorff was born in Castle Lubowitz[2].

Where did Joseph von Eichendorff die?

Joseph von Eichendorff passed away in Nysa[4].

Who were Joseph von Eichendorff's parents?

Joseph von Eichendorff's father was Adolph von Eichendorff[15]. Joseph von Eichendorff's mother was Karoline von Eichendorff[16].

Who was Joseph von Eichendorff married to?

Joseph von Eichendorff's spouses include Aloysia von Eichendorff[17].

What did Joseph von Eichendorff do for work?

Joseph von Eichendorff worked as writer[6], poet lawyer[7], translator[8], playwright[9], and diarist[10].

Where did Joseph von Eichendorff go to school?

Joseph von Eichendorff was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[25], University of Vienna[26], Heidelberg University[27], and Catholic Secondary School of St. Matthias in Wrocław[46].

What awards did Joseph von Eichendorff receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[66].

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