Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Austrian author, poet, and playwright
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About Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Hugo von Hofmannsthal was a renowned writer who produced many plays, essays, novels and poem collections. His association with Richard Strauss, a celebrated German composer, played a huge part in his rise to fame.
With Strauss, the Austrian writer worked on many operas such as “Der Rosenkavalier” and “Elektra”. In 1907, he started writing a novel titled “Andreas oder Die Vereinigten”.
Family
His parents were Hugo August Peter Hofmann, a bank manager, and Anna Maria Josefa Fohleutner. His great-grandfather was the wealthy merchant Isaak Löw Hofmann, Edler von Hofmannsthal. He had three kids with Gertrud Schlesinger named Raimund, Christiane, and Franz.
Education
The writer was a product of the University of Vienna.
Other Facts about Hugo von Hofmannsthal
He was also associated with the Young Vienna avant garde ensemble.
He influenced other writers like Stefan Zweig.
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F.A.Q. about Hugo von Hofmannsthal
When is his birthday?
Hugo von Hofmannsthal's birthday is on February 1, 1874.
In how many days is his birthday?
Hugo's birthday is in 358 days
How old was Hugo when he died?
He was 55 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 15, 1929.
How old would he be today?
Hugo von Hofmannsthal would be 151 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Hugo from?
He was born in Vienna.