Matthias Claudius
German poet (1740-1815)
1740 — 1815
Quick Facts
Profession
German poet (1740-1815)
Born
August 15, 1740
Died
1815 (age ~75)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, poet, poet lawyer
Duchy of HolsteinBorn in ReinfeldDied in Hamburg
1740
Born in Reinfeld (1740-08-15)
1815
Died in Hamburg
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Matthias Claudius was a German poet and journalist, otherwise known by the pen name of "Asmus".
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Who is Matthias Claudius?+
Matthias Claudius was a German poet and journalist, otherwise known by the pen name of "Asmus".
What does the name Matthias mean?+
The name Matthias means "The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.". It is of German origin.
When was Matthias Claudius born?+
Matthias Claudius was born on August 15, 1740.
When did Matthias Claudius die?+
Matthias Claudius died in 1815, at approximately 75 years of age.
Name Meaning
The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.
The name Matthias is of German origin, meaning "The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Matthias — August 15, 1740
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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