Heinrich Heine Writer

Christian Johann Heinrich Heine (13 December 1797 – 17 February 1856) was a German poet, journalist, essayist, and literary critic. He is best known outside Germany for his early lyric poetry, which was set to music in the form of Lieder (art songs) by composers such as Robert Schumann and Franz Schubert. Heine's later verse and prose are distinguished by their satirical wit and irony. His radical political views led to many of his works being banned by German authorities. Heine spent the last 25 years of his life as an expatriate in Paris.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Heine Christian Johann Heinrich; Heine Chaim Harry
Birth date	December 13, 1797
Birth name	Harry Heine
Birth place	Düsseldorf
Nationality	German literature
Date of death	February 17, 1856
Place of death	Second French Empire
Education	Humboldt University of Berlin University of Göttingen University of Bonn
Relatives	Gustav Heine von Geldern Salomon Heine