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Max von Schenkendorf

1783 – 1817

Prussian poet, song-writer and soldier

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About Max von Schenkendorf

Lived 1783 – 1817 (aged 34). Max von Schenkendorf was a German poet, writer, poet lawyer and songwriter.

Gottlob Ferdinand Maximilian Gottfried von Schenkendorf (11 December 1783 in Tilsit in East Prussia – 11 December 1817 in Koblenz) was a German poet, born in Tilsit and educated at Königsberg. During the War of Liberation, in which he took an active part, Schenkendorf was associated with Arndt and Körner in the writing of patriotic songs. His poems were published as Gedichte, Poetischer Nachlass (1832), and Sämtliche Gedichte (1837; fifth edition, 1878). Some of his poems were set to music by lieder composer Pauline Volkstein. For his Life, consult Hagen (Berlin, 1863); Knaake (Tilsit, 1890); E. von Klein, M. von Schenkendorf (Vienna, 1908).

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Important facts

Born
11 December 1783, Sovetsk
Birth century
18th century
Died
11 December 1817, Koblenz
Occupation
Poet, writer, poet lawyer, songwriter
Nationality
Kingdom of Prussia
Education
University of Königsberg
Also known as
Gottlob Ferdinand Maximilian Gottfried von Schenkendorf, Maximilian Gottfried von Schenkendorf

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Max von Schenkendorf?

Prussian poet, song-writer and soldier

When was Max von Schenkendorf born?

Max von Schenkendorf was born on 11 December 1783 in Sovetsk.

When did Max von Schenkendorf die?

Max von Schenkendorf died on 11 December 1817 in Koblenz.

What was Max von Schenkendorf's occupation?

Max von Schenkendorf was a poet, writer, poet lawyer and songwriter.

What nationality was Max von Schenkendorf?

Max von Schenkendorf was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Max von Schenkendorf

· Wikidata: Q71616

· DBpedia: Max von Schenkendorf

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