About Ludwig Pfau
Lived 1821 – 1894 (aged 72). Ludwig Pfau was a German poet, translator, journalist, writer, revolutionary and opinion journalist.
Karl Ludwig Pfau (; August 25, 1821 – April 12, 1894) was a German poet, journalist, and revolutionary. He was born in Heilbronn and died, aged 72, in Stuttgart.
Poetry Some of Ludwig Pfau's poetry has been used in the composition of Kunstlieder (or more popularly in English, Lieder). Many German texts, including texts set to music by Schoenberg, have been collected and housed on-line at The LiederNet Archive. Many are available in English translation in this collection.
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Who was Ludwig Pfau?
German poet, journalist, and revolutionary (1821-1894)
When was Ludwig Pfau born?
Ludwig Pfau was born on 25 August 1821 in Heilbronn.
When did Ludwig Pfau die?
Ludwig Pfau died on 12 April 1894 in Stuttgart.
What was Ludwig Pfau's occupation?
Ludwig Pfau was a poet, translator, journalist, writer, revolutionary and opinion journalist.
What nationality was Ludwig Pfau?
Ludwig Pfau was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ludwig Pfau. https://biography.guide/ludwig-pfau/
MLA: "Ludwig Pfau." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ludwig-pfau/.
Chicago: "Ludwig Pfau." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ludwig-pfau/.
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