Heinrich Laube 1806 – 1884

Biography

Heinrich Laube was a German writer whose literary career spanned much of the nineteenth century. Born on September 18, 1806, in Szprotawa, he came of age during a transformative period in European culture and letters. His work as a writer established him as a notable figure in German literary circles, contributing to the intellectual life of his era through his written contributions.

Over the course of his long life, Laube witnessed tremendous changes across Europe and the German-speaking world. He eventually settled in Vienna, where he spent his later years. On August 1, 1884, at the age of seventy-seven, he passed away in the Austrian capital. His final resting place is Matzleinsdorf Protestant Cemetery in Vienna’s Favoriten district, a fitting tribute to a life dedicated to the written word and German culture.