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Gustav von Meyern-Hohenberg

1820 – 1878

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About Gustav von Meyern-Hohenberg

Lived 1820 – 1878 (aged 57). Gustav von Meyern-Hohenberg was a German jurist, playwright, theaterintendant and poet.

Gustav Freiherr von Meyern-Hohenberg (10 September 1820 – 1 March 1878) was a German jurist and playwright.

Baron Meyern applied himself to legal studies at the universities of Göttingen and Berlin. In 1843 he took service with Duke Ernest I of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha as appointed Geheimrat and General Intendant of the Coburg court theatre from 1860 to 1868. Meyern was unsuccessful with his dramas, which have vanished into oblivion.

Works Ein Kaiser (1857) Heinrich von Schwerin, Schauspiel in 5 Akten (1859) Ein Kind des Elsaß, Drama in 2 Akten (1873) Das Ehrenwort, Schauspiel in 5 Akten (1873) Das Haus Posa, Schauspiel in 5 Akten (1874) Die Cavaliere, Schauspiel in 5 Akten (1874) Welfenlied (1854), melodized by Henry Litolff

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Important facts

Born
10 September 1820, Calvörde
Birth century
19th century
Died
9 March 1878, Constance
Occupation
Jurist, playwright, Theaterintendant, poet
Nationality
Kingdom of Prussia, German people
Education
University of Göttingen, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Positions held
Geheimrat, Intendant
Awards
Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph
Also known as
Gustav Freiherr von Meyern-Hohenberg

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gustav von Meyern-Hohenberg?

playwright (1820–1878)

When was Gustav von Meyern-Hohenberg born?

Gustav von Meyern-Hohenberg was born on 10 September 1820 in Calvörde.

When did Gustav von Meyern-Hohenberg die?

Gustav von Meyern-Hohenberg died on 9 March 1878 in Constance.

What was Gustav von Meyern-Hohenberg's occupation?

Gustav von Meyern-Hohenberg was a jurist, playwright, theaterintendant and poet.

What nationality was Gustav von Meyern-Hohenberg?

Gustav von Meyern-Hohenberg was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gustav von Meyern-Hohenberg

· Wikidata: Q109359

· DBpedia: Gustav von Meyern-Hohenberg

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