Andreas Gryphius
Playwright

Andreas Gryphius Net Worth

Andreas Gryphius was a German playwright and poet born on October 11, 1616. He is best known for his tragedies, such as Catharina von Georgien and Leo Arminius. His works are considered to be some of the most important works of German literature from the 17th century.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 11, 1616
Birth Place Germany
Age 403 YEARS OLD
Died On Jul 16, 1664 (age 47)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

German Playwright and poet who mostly wrote tragedies, such as Catharina von Georgien and Leo Arminius.

Before Fame

He studied poetry at Danzig in 1634.

Trivia

One of his professors in college, Peter Crüger, introduced him to the newly emerging style of poetry.

Family Life

His father was a clergyman and he was left an orphan from an early age.

Associated With

Fellow Playwright william Shakespeare inspired some of his work with the character of Pyramus.

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