About Martin Greif
Lived 1839 – 1911 (aged 71). Martin Greif was a German writer and poet.
Martin Greif, born Friedrich Hermann Frey (18 June 1839 – 1 April 1911) was a German freelance writer of poems and dramas which were performed at the Burgtheater in Vienna and the Bavarian Court Theatre in Munich. His texts inspired compositions by Alban Berg, Max Reger, Erna Schorlemmer, and Pauline Volkstein, among others.
Career Friedrich Hermann Frey was born in Speyer, the son of ,
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Who was Martin Greif?
German poet (1839-1911)
When was Martin Greif born?
Martin Greif was born on 18 June 1839 in Speyer.
When did Martin Greif die?
Martin Greif died on 1 April 1911 in Kufstein.
What was Martin Greif's occupation?
Martin Greif was a writer and poet.
What nationality was Martin Greif?
Martin Greif was German.
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· DBpedia: Martin Greif (poet)
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