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Bettina von Arnim

German writer and social activist of the Romantic era

Did you know?She maintained a long correspondence with Goethe and later published their letters as a popular book.

Bettina von Arnim (born Elisabeth Catharina Ludovica Magdalena Brentano; 4 April 1785 – 20 January 1859) was a German writer, composer, and novelist. Bettina (or Bettine) Brentano was a writer, publisher, composer, singer, visual artist, illustrator, patron of young talent, and a social activist.

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Age at death: 73
Years since death: 167

Born: April 4, 1785 · Frankfurt, Germany
Died: January 20, 1859
Nationality: Free City of Frankfurt
Known for: Literature, Music

Family

Father: Peter Anton Brentano
Mother: Maximiliane Brentano
Spouse: Ludwig Achim von Arnim
Children: Armgart von Arnim, Freimund von Arnim, Friedmund von Arnim, Gisela von Arnim, Kühnemund von Arnim, Maximiliane von Oriola, Siegmund von Arnim

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