Andreas Gryphius

German poet and dramatist (1616–1664)
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Andreas Gryphius
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Andreas Gryphius was born on October 2, 1616, in Głogów[1][2][3][4][5] and died in the same town on July 16, 1664[1][2][3][6][7][8][9][10][4][5]. His cause of death was a stroke. He was the son of Paul Greif and Anna Greif. In 1649, he married Rosina Deutschländer, and they had a child named Christian Gryphius.

Professionally, Gryphius worked as a playwright, poet, lawyer, and writer[4][11]. He held the position of syndic[5] and was educated at Leiden University. He was a member of the Fruitbearing Society and the Landstände[12]. His religion was Lutheranism.

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], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (195 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10]

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[11].
  • Andreas Gryphius was born on October 11, 1616[12].
  • Andreas Gryphius died on July 16, 1664[5].
  • Andreas Gryphius died on 1664[13].
  • Andreas Gryphius died on July 15, 1664[14].
  • Andreas Gryphius's father was Paul Greif[15].
  • Andreas Gryphius's mother was Anna Greif[16].
  • Among Andreas Gryphius's spouses was Rosina Deutschländer[17].
  • A child of Andreas Gryphius was Christian Gryphius[18].
  • Andreas Gryphius held citizenship in Germany[19].
  • Andreas Gryphius held citizenship in Duchies of Silesia[20].
  • 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 held the position of syndic[21].
  • Andreas Gryphius's education included a stint at Leiden University[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Andreas Gryphius is All is Vanity[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Andreas Gryphius is Tears of the Fatherland[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Andreas Gryphius is Mankinds suffering[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Andreas Gryphius is Leo Armenius[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Andreas Gryphius is Katharina von Georgien[27].

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Origins and Family

Andreas Gryphius was born in Głogów[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 2, 1616[3], 1616[11], and October 11, 1616[12]. His father was Paul Greif[15]. His mother was Anna Greif[16].

Education

Andreas Gryphius was educated at Leiden University[22]. He studied under Peter Crüger[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], poet[7], poet lawyer[8], and writer[9]. Andreas Gryphius held the position of syndic[21].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include All is Vanity[23], a literary work[29]; Tears of the Fatherland[24], a literary work[30], founded in 1636[31]; Mankinds suffering[25], a literary work[32]; Leo Armenius[26], a literary work[33], founded in 1646[34]; and Katharina von Georgien[27], a literary work[35]. Things named for Andreas Gryphius include Andreas Gryphius Theatre in Głogów[36], a theatre building[37], in Poland[38], founded in 1799[39] and Andreas Gryphius Prize[40], a literary award[41], in Germany[42].

Personal Life

Among Andreas Gryphius's spouses was Rosina Deutschländer[17]. A child of him was Christian Gryphius[18]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[43].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 16, 1664[5], 1664[13], and July 15, 1664[14]. Andreas Gryphius passed away in Głogów[4]. The cause of death was stroke[44].

Why It Matters

Andreas Gryphius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (195 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Entities named for him include Andreas Gryphius Theatre in Głogów[36], a theatre building[37], in Poland[38], founded in 1799[39] and Andreas Gryphius Prize[40], a literary award[41], in Germany[42].

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[15]. Andreas Gryphius's mother was Anna Greif[16].

Who was Andreas Gryphius married to?

Andreas Gryphius's spouses include Rosina Deutschländer[17].

What did Andreas Gryphius do for work?

Andreas Gryphius worked as playwright[6], poet[7], poet lawyer[8], and writer[9].

Where did Andreas Gryphius go to school?

Andreas Gryphius was educated at Leiden University[22].

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  8. [21] . Cunradi: Silesia togata, 1706. wikidata.org.
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  11. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . Cunradi: Silesia togata, 1706. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [14] . Cunradi: Silesia togata, 1706. wikidata.org.
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  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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