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Theodor Fontane
German novelist and poet (1819–1898)
Theodor Fontane was born on December 30, 1819 in Neuruppin, Germany and died on September 20, 1898, aged 78.
Born
December 30, 1819
Theodor Fontane died aged 78.
Died: September 20, 1898
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Neuruppin, Germany
- Professions
- journalist, librettist, critic, novelist, war correspondent, writer, theatre critic, translator, pharmacist, poet, historian
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Prussia
More about Theodor Fontane
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
All birth date sources
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- BnF authorities
- Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- Babelio
- SNAC
- International Music Score Library Project
- Olomouc City Library regional database
- Integrated Authority File
- Magdeburger Biographisches Lexikon
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- RKDartists
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- Find a Grave
- Nationalencyklopedin
- Discogs
- Fontane, (Henri) Theodor
- filmportal.de
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Theodor Fontane when they died?
Theodor Fontane died aged 78.
When is Theodor Fontane’s birthday?
Theodor Fontane’s recorded birthday is December 30.
Where was Theodor Fontane born?
Theodor Fontane was born in Neuruppin, Germany.
When did Theodor Fontane die?
Theodor Fontane died on September 20, 1898.