Novalis was a German Romantic poet, philosopher, and author born on May 2, 1772 in Wiederstedt, Germany. He wrote under the pen name of Novalis and his literary works include Fichte Studies, Hymns to the Night / Spiritual Songs, and The Novices of Sais. He is remembered for his contributions to the German Romantic movement.
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About
German Romantic poet, Philosopher, and author who wrote under the pen name of Novalis. His literary works include Fichte Studies, Hymns to the Night / Spiritual Songs, and The Novices of Sais.
Before Fame
His birth name was Georg Philipp Friedrich von Hardenberg, and he was born to German nobility on an estate in the Harz mountains.
Trivia
He died of tuberculosis a month shy of his twenty-ninth birthday.
Family Life
He was engaged to Sophie von Kuhn, who tragically died at the age of fifteen before the couple could marry. Later, he became engaged to Julie von Charpentier.
Associated With
He studied law and, during his time at university, made the acquaintance of author Johann von Goethe.