Friedrich Hölderlin

Friedrich Hölderlin (1770–1843) was a poet, librarian and writer.

Also recorded as Johann Christian Friedrich Hölderlin; Frederich Holderlin.

Overview

Born at Lauffen am Neckar in 1770, died at Tübingen in 1843.

In detail

Friedrich Hölderlin studied at University of Tübingen, University of Jena and Evangelical Seminaries of Maulbronn and Blaubeuren. the recorded working language is German and French.

The field of work recorded is poetry, translation and philosophy. The authority associates the name with Romanticism and German idealism. Pietism is recorded as an influence.

Works named in the authority record are Lied der Freundschaft.

Sources

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    “Friedrich Hölderlin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q75889: Friedrich Hölderlin

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