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Novalis

1772 – 1801

German poet and writer

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About Novalis

Lived 1772 – 1801 (aged 28). Novalis was a German poet, lyricist, philosopher, engineer, literary theorist and writer.

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Important facts

Born

2 May 1772, Wiederstedt

Birth century

18th century

Died

25 March 1801, Weißenfels

Occupation

Poet, lyricist, philosopher, engineer, literary theorist, writer

Nationality

Electorate of Saxony, German language

Education

Leipzig University, University of Jena, University of Wittenberg, Freiberg University of Mining and Technology

Also known as

Georg Philipp Friedrich Freiherr von Hardenberg, Friedrich von Hardenberg

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Novalis's

Antoine Laurent de Jussieu

1748 – 1836

Botanist

Frequently asked questions

Who was Novalis?

German poet and writer (1772-1801)

When was Novalis born?

Novalis was born on 2 May 1772 in Wiederstedt.

When did Novalis die?

Novalis died on 25 March 1801 in Weißenfels.

What was Novalis's occupation?

Novalis was a poet, lyricist, philosopher, engineer, literary theorist and writer.

What nationality was Novalis?

Novalis was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Novalis

· Wikidata: Q60684

· DBpedia: Novalis

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