Rudolf Löwenstein
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Rudolf Löwenstein was a German author.
When only 9 years of age he was baptized. Educated at the gymnasium
at Glogau and the universities of Breslau and Berlin, he received the degree of Ph.D.
in 1843.
As early as 1836 some of Löwenstein
's poems had been printed in the journals of Silesia
; and his reputation was established by the appearance in 1846 of his "Der Kindergarten
," a collection of songs for children. In 1848 he with David Kalisch
and Ernest Dohm founded the well-known "Kladderadatsch," of which he became one of the chief editors.
The revolution of 1848 found Löwenstein on the liberal side, and he was expelled from Prussia
in 1849 for his political activity. Returning to Berlin in 1850, he resumed the editorship of "Kladderadatsch" and continued in this capacity for 37 years. In 1863 he became editor also of the political part of the "Gerichtszeitung." In 1887 he retired from public life.
Besides his "Der Kindergarten", he wrote "Ehret die Frauen," Berlin, 1874, and many songs, most of which were set to music.
His political poems in the "Kladderadatsch" gained him a wide reputation, especially those written during the eventful period 1860-80.
His grave is preserved in the Protestant Friedhof III der Jerusalems- und Neuen Kirchengemeinde (Cemetery No. III of the congregations of Jerusalem's Church
and New Church
) in Berlin-Kreuzberg
, south of Hallesches Tor
.
When only 9 years of age he was baptized. Educated at the gymnasium
Gymnasium (school)
A gymnasium is a type of school providing secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar schools or sixth form colleges and U.S. college preparatory high schools. The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, meaning a locality for both physical and intellectual...
at Glogau and the universities of Breslau and Berlin, he received the degree of Ph.D.
Ph.D.
A Ph.D. is a Doctor of Philosophy, an academic degree.Ph.D. may also refer to:* Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*Piled Higher and Deeper, a web comic strip*PhD: Phantasy Degree, a Korean comic series* PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
in 1843.
As early as 1836 some of Löwenstein
Löwenstein
Löwenstein is a town in the district of Heilbronn in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It was first mentioned in 1123. The castle of Löwenstein served as a residence for the counts of Löwenstein-Wertheim. In 1634 the castle was destroyed by the imperial forces....
's poems had been printed in the journals of Silesia
Silesia
Silesia is a historical region of Central Europe located mostly in Poland, with smaller parts also in the Czech Republic, and Germany.Silesia is rich in mineral and natural resources, and includes several important industrial areas. Silesia's largest city and historical capital is Wrocław...
; and his reputation was established by the appearance in 1846 of his "Der Kindergarten
Kindergarten
A kindergarten is a preschool educational institution for children. The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the play and activity institute that he created in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for children for their transition from home to school...
," a collection of songs for children. In 1848 he with David Kalisch
David Kalisch
David Kalisch was a German playwright and humorist.-Early life:...
and Ernest Dohm founded the well-known "Kladderadatsch," of which he became one of the chief editors.
The revolution of 1848 found Löwenstein on the liberal side, and he was expelled from Prussia
Prussia
Prussia was a German kingdom and historic state originating out of the Duchy of Prussia and the Margraviate of Brandenburg. For centuries, the House of Hohenzollern ruled Prussia, successfully expanding its size by way of an unusually well-organized and effective army. Prussia shaped the history...
in 1849 for his political activity. Returning to Berlin in 1850, he resumed the editorship of "Kladderadatsch" and continued in this capacity for 37 years. In 1863 he became editor also of the political part of the "Gerichtszeitung." In 1887 he retired from public life.
Besides his "Der Kindergarten", he wrote "Ehret die Frauen," Berlin, 1874, and many songs, most of which were set to music.
His political poems in the "Kladderadatsch" gained him a wide reputation, especially those written during the eventful period 1860-80.
His grave is preserved in the Protestant Friedhof III der Jerusalems- und Neuen Kirchengemeinde (Cemetery No. III of the congregations of Jerusalem's Church
Jerusalem's Church
Jerusalem's Church is one of the churches of the Evangelical Congregation in the Friedrichstadt , a member of the Protestant umbrella organisation Evangelical Church of Berlin-Brandenburg-Silesian Upper Lusatia. The present church building is located in Berlin, borough Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, in...
and New Church
Deutscher Dom
Deutscher Dom is the colloquial naming for the New Church located in Berlin on the Gendarmenmarkt across from Französischer Dom . Its parish comprised the northern part of the then new quarter of Friedrichstadt, which until then belonged to the parish of the congregations of Jerusalem's Church...
) in Berlin-Kreuzberg
Kreuzberg
Kreuzberg, a part of the combined Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg borough located south of Mitte since 2001, is one of the best-known areas of Berlin...
, south of Hallesches Tor
Hallesches Tor (Berlin U-Bahn)
The underground station Hallesches Tor is part of the Berlin U-Bahn network at the intersection of the east-west bound U1 and the north-south bound U6 in the Kreuzberg district.-Overview:...
.