Adalbert von Majersky
Adalbert von Majersky , pseudonym: Albert von Rhoden (born August 1, 1866 in Piechov ; † October 2, 1898 in Baden (Lower Austria) ) was an Austrian poet and editor.
After studying literary and natural science in Pressburg , Adalbert von Majersky took over the family estate after his father's death. From 1893 to 1897 he was appointed president of the International Correspondence Association . In 1893 Majersky also took over the editing of the magazine "Deutsches Dichterheim", which he moved from Dresden to Vienna. He sold the estate and went on extensive trips abroad. From 1896 Majersky lived in Baden and was involved in peace associations in Vienna.
At the age of 32, Majersky first shot his 27-year-old wife (in her sleep) and then himself.
Works
- The good-for-nothing . Drama 1891
- Leona . Drama 1895
- Spring trip through Italy to Algeria . Travel description 1897
literature
- V. Hanus: Majersky, Adalbert von; Ps. Albert v. Rhoden (1866–1898), writer. In: Austrian Biographical Lexicon 1815–1950 (ÖBL). Volume 6, Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Vienna 1975, ISBN 3-7001-0128-7 , p. 28.
- F. Ch. WR Wrede : The International Correspondence Association. Their essence and their meaning . 1892
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Majersky, Adalbert von |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Rhoden, Albert von (pseudonym) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Austrian poet and editor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 1, 1866 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Piechov |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 2, 1898 |
| Place of death | Baden (Lower Austria) |