Stefan George
German poet, editor, and translator (1868–1933)
1868 — 1933
Quick Facts
Profession
German poet, editor, and translator (1868–1933)
Born
July 12, 1868
Died
1933 (age ~65)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, poet, translator
GermanyBorn in BüdesheimDied in Minusio
1868
Born in Büdesheim (1868-07-12)
1882
EducationStudied at Ludwig-Georgs-Gymnasium
1889
EducationStudied at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
1927
AwardGoethe Prize
1932
AwardGoethe Medal for Art and Science
1933
Died in Minusio
About
Stefan Anton George was a German symbolist poet and a translator of Dante Alighieri, William Shakespeare, Hesiod, and Charles Baudelaire. He is also known for his role as leader of the highly influential literary circle called the George-Kreis and for founding the literary magazine Blätter für die Kunst.
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Who is Stefan George?+
Stefan Anton George was a German symbolist poet and a translator of Dante Alighieri, William Shakespeare, Hesiod, and Charles Baudelaire. He is also known for his role as leader of the highly influential literary circle called the George-Kreis and for founding the literary magazine Blätter für die K
What does the name Stefan mean?+
The name Stefan means "male given name (Стефан)". It is of German origin.
When was Stefan George born?+
Stefan George was born on July 12, 1868.
When did Stefan George die?+
Stefan George died in 1933, at approximately 65 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Стефан)
The name Stefan is of German origin, meaning "male given name (Стефан)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Stefan — July 12, 1868
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Legend.
— anon
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
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