Matthias Langer

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Matthias Langer , (born July 3, 1765 in Siegen , † February 20, 1833 in Montabaur ) was a German writer and manufacturer . He became known for his autobiography, which describes his experiences during the Franco-Austrian war in Siegerland . During this time the population experienced arbitrary acts by foreign soldiers and mercenaries, billeting for months and extortionate demands for delivery.

After his apprenticeship as a hosiery weaver, Matthias Langer was first a messenger for Freudenberg , then for Hilchenbach , and finally for Ferndorf, and had to walk there several times a week from Siegen . But soon he was working in the Dresler factory and became a factor in the Siamos weaving mill in Feudingen . A marriage made him the manager of the paper mill in Haiger free. But that was not the last station of this versatile and hardworking man, whose numerous poems have attracted great attention.

Works

  • Self-biography and poems dedicated to his friends in memory. Hadamar 1822.
  • From the life story of Matthias Langer (1765–1821) from Siegen, in: Fates and adventures around 1800. Reproduction of experiences in times of peace and war in Siegerland at the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th century. Wins 1975.

literature

  • Güthling, Wilhelm: The paper mill at Haigerhütte and Matthias Langer (1765-1833). In: Heimatjahrbuch für den Dillkreis, 12. 1969. pp. 54–60 with illus.
  • From Matthias Langer's life story. With Ferderz. by W. Stroth. In: Siegerländer Heimatkalender 6. 1925. P. 38–52 with illus .; 7. 1926. pp. 39-54 with ill .; 8. 1927. pp. 52–68 with ill.
  • Müller, Adolf: Fates and adventures around 1800: truthful reproduction of experiences in peace u. War times in Siegerland end of d. 18. u. Beginning of d. 19th century Vorländer, Siegen 1975.

reference books

  • Hamberger / Meusel, 5th edition, vol. 23, 1834
  • German Biogr. Archive, Fiche 738, Col. 378.

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personal data
SURNAME Langer, Matthias
BRIEF DESCRIPTION German writer and manufacturer
DATE OF BIRTH July 3, 1765
PLACE OF BIRTH Wins
DATE OF DEATH February 20, 1833
Place of death Montabaur