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Karl August Varnhagen von Ense
German biographer, diplomat and soldier (1785-1858)
Karl August Varnhagen von Ense was born on February 21, 1785 in Düsseldorf, Germany and died on October 10, 1858, aged 73.
Born
February 21, 1785
Karl August Varnhagen von Ense died aged 73.
Died: October 10, 1858
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Professions
- diplomat, chronicler, opinion journalist, writer, poet, historian, in-home tutor, diarist, biographer, military personnel, literary critic
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Prussia
More about Karl August Varnhagen von Ense
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Family
- Spouse
- Rahel Varnhagen
All birth date sources
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- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Varnhagen von Ense, Karl August (BLKÖ)
- Find a Grave
- SNAC
- WeChangEd
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Integrated Authority File
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Questions people ask
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Karl August Varnhagen von Ense died aged 73.
When is Karl August Varnhagen von Ense’s birthday?
Karl August Varnhagen von Ense’s recorded birthday is February 21.
Where was Karl August Varnhagen von Ense born?
Karl August Varnhagen von Ense was born in Düsseldorf, Germany.
When did Karl August Varnhagen von Ense die?
Karl August Varnhagen von Ense died on October 10, 1858.