E. T. A. Hoffmann 1776 – 1822

Biography

Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann was born on January 24, 1776, in Königsberg, a vibrant city in Prussia that would shape his early life and imagination. Throughout his remarkable career, he established himself as a distinguished German writer whose works captured the imagination of readers across Europe. His creative talents and literary contributions left an enduring mark on German culture during the early nineteenth century.

On January 1, 1822, Hoffmann passed away in Berlin at the age of forty-five, his life cut short by tuberculosis. Despite his relatively brief lifetime, his legacy as a writer remained substantial and influential. He was laid to rest at Friedhof III der Gemeinde Jerusalems- und Neue Kirche in the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district of Berlin, a final resting place befitting a man of his cultural significance.

Hoffmann’s contributions to German literature continue to resonate with scholars and readers alike, securing his place among the notable literary figures of his era.