Joseph von Eichendorff was born on March 10, 1788[1], in Castle Lubowitz[2]. He died on November 26, 1857[3], in Nysa[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet lawyer[6], translator[7], playwright[8], and diarist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,563 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).[10]
Occupation: novelist[23], jurist[24], poet[25], local government official[26], narrator[27]
Educated at: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[28], University of Vienna[29], Heidelberg University[30], Catholic Secondary School of St. Matthias in Wrocław[31]
Notable work: Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts[32], The Marble Statue[33]
Award received: Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[34]
Things named for Joseph von Eichendorff include Eichendorff-Literaturpreis[49], a literary award[50], in Germany[51]; 9413 Eichendorff[52], an asteroid[53]; Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff-award[54], an award[55]; and Joseph von Eichendorff Konversatorium[56], a magazine[57], in Poland[58], founded in 1993[59].
Why It Matters
Joseph von Eichendorff has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
Works attributed to him include Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts[62], a literary work[63], founded in 1817[64]. Entities named for him include Eichendorff-Literaturpreis[49], a literary award[50], in Germany[51]; 9413 Eichendorff[52], an asteroid[53]; Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff-award[54], an award[55]; and Joseph von Eichendorff Konversatorium[56], a magazine[57], in Poland[58], founded in 1993[59].
FAQs
Where was Joseph von Eichendorff born?
Joseph von Eichendorff was born in Castle Lubowitz[2].
Joseph von Eichendorff's father was Adolph von Eichendorff[14]. Joseph von Eichendorff's mother was Karoline von Eichendorff[15].
Who was Joseph von Eichendorff married to?
Joseph von Eichendorff's spouses include Aloysia von Eichendorff[16].
What did Joseph von Eichendorff do for work?
Joseph von Eichendorff worked as a writer[5], poet lawyer[6], translator[7], playwright[8], and diarist[9].
Where did Joseph von Eichendorff go to school?
Joseph von Eichendorff was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[28], University of Vienna[29], Heidelberg University[30], and Catholic Secondary School of St. Matthias in Wrocław[31].
What awards did Joseph von Eichendorff receive?
Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[34].
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