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Theodor von Kobbe
1798–1845
A German jurist, activist, and writer, he is best remembered for lively humorous sketches and short prose from the early 19th century. His work also reached into public life: he wrote the 1844 lyrics to "Heil dir, o Oldenburg," the anthem of the former Grand Duchy of Oldenburg.
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About the author
Born in Glückstadt in 1798, Theodor von Kobbe belonged to that wide-ranging 19th-century type of writer who moved easily between public service and literature. Sources describe him as a jurist as well as a writer, and also note his connection to human-rights advocacy.
Kobbe published smaller prose works, including humorous sketches, short narratives, and reminiscences of student life. Accounts of his writing repeatedly point to a light, entertaining style, and titles associated with him include collections of miscellaneous pieces and comic recollections rather than large-scale novels.
He died in Oldenburg in 1845. One reason he is still remembered today is that he wrote the text used for "Heil dir, o Oldenburg" in 1844, linking his name not only with literature but also with the cultural history of Oldenburg.