Andreas Gryphius
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Andreas Gryphius
Summary
Andreas Gryphius is a human[1]. Born in Głogów[2], he… he was born on October 2, 1616[3]. He passed away in Głogów[4]. He died on July 16, 1664[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], poet[7], poet lawyer[8], writer[9], and jurist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Andreas Gryphius's place of birth was Głogów[2].
- Andreas Gryphius died in Głogów[4].
- Andreas Gryphius was born on October 2, 1616[3].
- Andreas Gryphius was born on 1616[12].
- Andreas Gryphius was born on October 11, 1616[13].
- Andreas Gryphius died on July 16, 1664[5].
- Andreas Gryphius died on 1664[14].
- Andreas Gryphius died on July 15, 1664[15].
- Andreas Gryphius's father was Paul Greif[16].
- Andreas Gryphius's mother was Anna Greif[17].
- Among Andreas Gryphius's spouses was Rosina Deutschländer[18].
- A child of Andreas Gryphius was Christian Gryphius[19].
- Andreas Gryphius held citizenship in Germany[20].
- Andreas Gryphius held citizenship in Duchies of Silesia[21].
- Andreas Gryphius worked as a playwright[6].
- Andreas Gryphius worked as a poet[7].
- Andreas Gryphius's professions included poet lawyer[8].
- Andreas Gryphius's professions included writer[9].
- Andreas Gryphius worked as a jurist[10].
- Andreas Gryphius's professions included librettist[22].
- Andreas Gryphius held the position of syndic[23].
- Andreas Gryphius was educated at Leiden University[24].
- A notable work attributed to Andreas Gryphius is All is Vanity[25].
- A notable work attributed to Andreas Gryphius is Tears of the Fatherland[26].
- A notable work attributed to Andreas Gryphius is Mankinds suffering[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: DE[29]
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Began / founded: 1616-10-02[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1664-07-16[31]
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Community tags: has german audiobooks[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 1fef179f-bd47-49da-9be4-328a428fe7ed[33]
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Origins and Family
Andreas Gryphius was born in Głogów[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 2, 1616[3], 1616[12], and October 11, 1616[13]. His father was Paul Greif[16]. His mother was Anna Greif[17].
Education
Andreas Gryphius was educated at Leiden University[24]. He studied under Peter Crüger[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include playwright[6], poet[7], poet lawyer[8], writer[9], jurist[10], and librettist[22]. Andreas Gryphius held the position of syndic[23].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include All is Vanity[25], a literary work[35]; Tears of the Fatherland[26], a literary work[36], founded in 1636[37]; Mankinds suffering[27], a literary work[38]; Leo Armenius[39], a literary work[40], founded in 1646[41]; and Katharina von Georgien[42], a literary work[43]. Things named for Andreas Gryphius include Andreas Gryphius Theatre in Głogów[44], a theatre building[45], in Poland[46], founded in 1799[47] and Andreas Gryphius Prize[48], a literary award[49], in Germany[50].
Personal Life
Among Andreas Gryphius's spouses was Rosina Deutschländer[18]. A child of him was Christian Gryphius[19]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[51].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include July 16, 1664[5], 1664[14], and July 15, 1664[15]. Andreas Gryphius passed away in Głogów[4]. The cause of death was stroke[52].
Why It Matters
Andreas Gryphius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
Entities named for him include Andreas Gryphius Theatre in Głogów[44], a theatre building[45], in Poland[46], founded in 1799[47] and Andreas Gryphius Prize[48], a literary award[49], in Germany[50].
FAQs
Where was Andreas Gryphius born?
Andreas Gryphius's place of birth was Głogów[2].
Where did Andreas Gryphius die?
Andreas Gryphius passed away in Głogów[4].
Who were Andreas Gryphius's parents?
Andreas Gryphius's father was Paul Greif[16]. Andreas Gryphius's mother was Anna Greif[17].
Who was Andreas Gryphius married to?
Andreas Gryphius's spouses include Rosina Deutschländer[18].
What did Andreas Gryphius do for work?
Andreas Gryphius worked as playwright[6], poet[7], poet lawyer[8], writer[9], and jurist[10].
Where did Andreas Gryphius go to school?
Andreas Gryphius was educated at Leiden University[24].