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Heinrich von Kleist

German poet, dramatist, novelist and short story writer (1777–1811)
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Summary

Heinrich von Kleist was born on October 18, 1777[1], in Frankfurt (Oder)[2]. He died on November 21, 1811[3], in Kleiner Wannsee[4]. He worked as a playwright[5], poet[6], short story writer[7], novelist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,115 views/month, #6,993 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Wannsee[11]
  • Father: Joachim Friedrich von Kleist[12]
  • Mother: Juliane Ulrike von Pannwitz[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[14], Germany[15]
  • Occupation: poet lawyer[16], opinion journalist[17]
  • Educated at: University of Frankfurt an der Oder[18]
  • Notable work: The Broken Jug[19], The Marquise of O[20], Penthesilea[21], About the Puppet Theatre[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Commons category: Heinrich von Kleist[24]
  • Unmarried partner: Wilhelmine von Zenge[25]
  • Archives at: Berlin State Library[26]
  • Cause of death: gunshot wound[27]
  • Family name: von Kleist[28]
  • Given name: Bernd[29], Heinrich[30], Wilhelm[31]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Heinrich von Kleist[32]
  • Commons gallery: Heinrich von Kleist[33]
  • Relative: Margarethe von Brasch[34]
  • Student of: Christian Ernst Martini[35]
  • Manner of death: suicide[36]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Heinrich von Kleist include Kleist Prize[37], Heinrich-von-Kleist-Park[38], and Kleisthaus[39].

Why It Matters

Heinrich von Kleist has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

He has been cited as an influence by Franz Kafka[42], a novelist[43], 1883–1924[44], of Cisleithania[45], specialised in literature[46]; Philip Pullman[47], a writer[48], b. 1946[49], of United Kingdom[50], awarded the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award[51]; and E. L. Doctorow[52], a novelist[53], 1931–2015[54], of United States[55], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[56], specialised in American literature[57].

Works attributed to him include The Broken Jug[58], a literary work[59], founded in 1806[60]; Michael Kohlhaas[61], a literary work[62]; The Marquise of O[63], a written work[64]; The Prince of Homburg[65], a literary work[66], founded in 1809[67]; Penthesilea[68], a literary work[69], founded in 1806[70]; and Das Käthchen von Heilbronn[71]. Entities named for him include Kleist Prize[37], Heinrich-von-Kleist-Park[38], and Kleisthaus[39].

FAQs

Where was Heinrich von Kleist born?

Heinrich von Kleist was born in Frankfurt (Oder)[2].

Where did Heinrich von Kleist die?

Heinrich von Kleist died in Kleiner Wannsee[4].

Who were Heinrich von Kleist's parents?

Heinrich von Kleist's father was Joachim Friedrich von Kleist[12]. Heinrich von Kleist's mother was Juliane Ulrike von Pannwitz[13].

What did Heinrich von Kleist do for work?

Heinrich von Kleist worked as a playwright[5], poet[6], short story writer[7], novelist[8], and writer[9].

Where did Heinrich von Kleist go to school?

Heinrich von Kleist was educated at University of Frankfurt an der Oder[18].

Who did Heinrich von Kleist influence?

Heinrich von Kleist has been cited as an influence by Franz Kafka[42], Philip Pullman[47], and E. L. Doctorow[52].

Related Entities

E. L. Doctorow Frankfurt (Oder) Franz Kafka Heinrich von Kleist Kingdom of Prussia Philip Pullman Russian Empire University of Frankfurt an der Oder

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  3. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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