Max Dauthendey
German author and painter of the impressionistic period.
About Max Dauthendey
Lived 1867 – 1918 (aged 51). Max Dauthendey was a German writer, painter, photographer and librettist.
Max Dauthendey (25 July 1867 – 29 August 1918) was a German author and painter of the impressionist period. He was born in Würzburg and died in Malang. Together with Richard Dehmel and Eduard von Keyserling, he is regarded as one of the most influential authors of that period. Dauthendey was stranded in Java at the outbreak of World War One. Attempts to provide him with a safe passage back to Germany failed.
Dauthendey's birthplace, where the family lived until 1876, was destroyed during the Bombing of Würzburg in World War II.
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Who was Max Dauthendey?
German author and painter of the impressionistic period. (1867-1918)
When was Max Dauthendey born?
Max Dauthendey was born on 25 July 1867 in Würzburg.
When did Max Dauthendey die?
Max Dauthendey died on 29 August 1918 in Malang.
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Max Dauthendey was a writer, painter, photographer and librettist.
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Max Dauthendey was German.
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