Andreas Gryphius

Andreas Gryphius (1616–1664) was a German playwright, poet and writer.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Andreas Greif.

Born at Głogów in 1616, died at Głogów in 1664.

In detail

Andreas Gryphius studied at Leiden University. training under Peter Crüger is recorded. the recorded working language is German and Latin.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are lyric poetry.

Positions recorded include syndic. Membership is recorded of Fruitbearing Society and Landstände.

Works named in the authority record are All is Vanity, Tears of the Fatherland, Mankinds suffering, Leo Armenius and Katharina von Georgien.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Andreas Gryphius”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q77214: Andreas Gryphius

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