What Happened This Year 1819

People Who Died in 1819

August von Kotzebue

German playwright and author
Born
May 3rd, 1761 264 years ago
Died
1819 206 years ago — 58 years old

A playwright and author from Germany, contributed significantly to the development of early 19th-century theatre. Works included comedies and dramas that were popular in the Romantic era. Authored over 200 plays, many of which were translated into multiple languages and performed across Europe. His writing style influenced various authors and dramatists, and he explored themes of love, morality, and social issues.

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