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Theodor von Kobbe
1798–1845
A lively 19th-century German writer with a legal background, he mixed humor, storytelling, and sharp social observation in work that also reflects his interest in justice and human rights.
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About the author
Born in Glückstadt in 1798 and dead in Oldenburg in 1845, Theodor von Kobbe was a German jurist, writer, and advocate for human rights. Biographical sources identify him as Theodor Christian Cai von Kobbe, and note that he also studied law and served as a court official in Holstein before spending time around the Oldenburg court.
He is remembered for shorter prose, humorous sketches, and narrative works rather than for one single famous masterpiece. Reference works mention titles including Hamburger Miscellen, Kleine Erzählungen und humoristische Skizzen, and later recollections drawn from his student years, which suggest a writer interested in wit, everyday life, and character.
Older biographical records do not agree on every detail, including the exact form of his name and even the precise date of his death. But they do agree on the broad outline: he belonged to the generation of early 19th-century German authors who moved between public life and literature, bringing legal experience and a satirical eye into their writing.