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a German poet, translator, and professor of Oriental languages.
Born
16 May 1788 Schweinfurt, Lower Franconia, Holy Roman Empire
Died
31 January 1866 (aged 77) Neuseß, Coburg, German Confederation
Nationality
German
Occupation
Professor of Oriental languages
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Germany
Education
University of Würzburg, Heidelberg University
era
1800+
Genre
German poems in the spirit of Oriental masters
Language
German
Notable works
Die Weisheit des Brahmanen (The Wisdom of the Brahmins) and Liebesfrühling (Spring of Love)
Resting place
Neuseß, Coburg
Spouse
Luise Wiethaus-Fischer
Years active
1814–1866