Ludwig Giesebrecht

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Heinrich Ludwig Theodor Giesebrecht (born July 5, 1792 in Mirow , † March 18, 1873 in Jasenitz ) was a German poet and historian .

Life

Ludwig Giesebrecht was the third son of Mirow pastor Benjamin Giesebrecht (1741–1826) and his wife Elisabeth, daughter of Mirow pastor Johann Ludwig Leithäuser. After he and his twin brother Friedrich (1792–1875) had completed school in Mirow and the upper classes of the Zum grau Kloster grammar school in Berlin , both studied in Berlin from 1812 onwards. The following year they interrupted their studies and took part in the Wars of Liberation as volunteers in the Mecklenburg-Strelitz Hussar Regiment from 1813 to 1815 . After the Battle of the Katzbach , the twin brothers parted ways.

Ludwig Giesebrecht was initially unable to continue his military service due to an illness. After his recovery he studied at the University of Greifswald . During this time he also dealt with historical and poetic work. During Napoleon's return he enlisted again in the military, but did not take part in any battle in France. After his return in 1816 he began teaching at the Marienstiftsgymnasium in Stettin . From 1826 professor, he taught German, history and religious studies there for 50 years.

In Szczecin he researched the history of Pomerania . In 1824 he became the first secretary of the newly founded Society for Pomeranian History and Archeology and was one of the editors first of the New Pomeranian Provincial Papers and then of the Baltic Studies published by the Society , in which he also published his own essays.

In 1848 he entered the Frankfurt National Assembly for the 11th constituency of the Pomerania Province ( Stettin ). There he joined the casino party .

Giesebrecht was awarded the Red Eagle Order IV class in 1861 and the Hohenzollers House Order in 1866 . The University of Königsberg appointed him in 1862, the University of Greifswald in 1866 Dr. hc

Even in retirement from 1866 he continued to deal with historical studies and poetry. He spent the last years of his life with his daughter in Jasenitz .

His son was the mayor of Szczecin Felix Leonhard Giesebrecht .

Works (selection)

Giesebrecht has made a name for himself as a poet, teacher and historian. Among other things, he published:

  • To the Ottenfeier , a poem (Greifswald 1824);
  • Epic poems (Stettin 1827);
  • History textbook . 3 volumes:
    • Ancient history textbook . Berlin 1833
    • Middle story textbook for upper high school use and self-teaching . Szczecin 1836
    • Modern History Textbook . Szczecin 1846
  • The Rostock Peace and its Influence on Pomerania . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 2, Issue 1, Stettin 1833, pp. 101–106 ( digitized , Google)
  • About the latest interpretation of the North German grave antiquities . In. Baltic Studies , Volume 5, Issue 2, Stettin 1838, pp. 46–49 ( digitized , Google).
  • About the religion of the Wendish peoples on the Baltic Sea . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 6, Issue 1, Stettin 1839, pp. 128–161 ( digitized , Google).
  • For the assessment of Adam of Bremen . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 6, Issue 1, Stettin 1839, pp. 183–203 ( digitized version , Google).
  • Wendish runes . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 6, Issue 1, Stettin 1839, pp. 239–243 ( digitized version , Google).
  • Poems , 2 volumes, 1st edition Emil Güntz, Leipzig 1836 ( Google digitized version ); 2nd edition Stettin 1867.
  • Wendish stories before the Carolingian era . In. Baltic Studies , Volume 6, Issue 2, Stettin 1839, pp. 1–16 ( digitized version , Google).
  • Wendish stories of the Carolingian era . In. Baltic Studies , Volume 6, Issue 2, Stettin 1839, pp. 123–186 ( digitized , Google).
  • Wendish stories from the time of the first Ludolfingers . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 7, Issue 1, Stettin 1840, pp. 1–110 ( digitized version , Google).
  • On the chronology of the oldest Pomeranian documents . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 9, Issue 2, Stettin 1843, pp. 165–172 ( digitized version , Google).
  • Archaeological remarks. Agriculture in the Stone Age . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 9, Issue 2, Stettin 1843, pp. 173-183 ( digitized , Google).
  • Wendish stories from the years 780 to 1182 . 3 volumes, Berlin 1843:
  • A word about Thorlacius . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 10, Issue 1, Stettin 1844, pp. 129-137 ( digitized version , Google).
  • Szczecin, Sczecino and Burstaborg . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 10, Issue 2, Stettin 1844, pp. 1–10 ( digitized version , Google)
  • The signs of the god of thunder on this side of the Baltic Sea . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 10, Issue 2, Stettin 1844, pp. 27–75 ( digitized version , Google)
  • The graves of the gryphon family of pagan times . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 10, Issue 2, Stettin 1844, pp. 76–120 ( digitized version , Google)
  • Over the castle wall near Kriwitz . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 10, Issue 2, Stettin 1844, pp. 175–179 ( digitized , Google)
  • Maciejowski, the turnaround friend . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 10, Issue 2, Stettin 1844, pp. 180–192 ( digitized , Google)
  • Six vessels from the prehistory of the Luitizerland . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 11, Issue 1, Stettin 1845, pp. 22–79 ( digitized , Google)
  • The Pomeranian and Polish land barriers at the beginning of the twelfth century . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 11, Issue 1, Stettin 1845, pp. 147–190 ( digitized version , Google)
  • The Pomeranian Landwehr on the Baltic Sea : In: Baltic Studies , Volume 11, Issue 2, Stettin 1845, pp. 1–29 ( digitized , Google).
  • Antiquities from the Pomeranian Landwehr on the Baltic Sea . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 11, Issue 2, Stettin 1845, pp. 30–57 ( Online , Google).
  • The Trigorki . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 11, Issue 2, Stettin 1845, pp. 91-104 ( digitized version , Google).
  • The land weirs of the Luitizer and the Pomeranians on both sides of the Oder . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 11, Issue 2, Stettin 1845, pp. 105–117 ( digitized , Google).
  • Luitician land forces . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 11, Issue 2, Stettin 1845, pp. 149–188 ( digitized , Google).
  • Two idol stones . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 11, Issue 2, Stettin 1845, pp. 189–192 ( digitized , Google).
  • Archaeological research . In: Baltic Studies , Volume 12, Issue 1, Stettin 1846, pp. 1–146 ( digitized version , Google).
  • Damask . Journal, 5 volumes, Stettin 1860–1865

He published several writings on historical subjects in the Baltic Studies . His friend Carl Loewe composed several oratorios based on Giesebrecht's texts.

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personal data
SURNAME Giesebrecht, Ludwig
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Giesebrecht, Heinrich Ludwig Theodor (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION German poet and historian
DATE OF BIRTH July 5, 1792
PLACE OF BIRTH Mirow
DATE OF DEATH March 18, 1873
Place of death Jasenitz