Heinrich Frauenlob

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This article is about the German poet Heinrich Frauenlob. For the German cruiser of World War I, see SMS Frauenlob.

Heinrich Frauenlob (between 1250-1260 – 29 November 1318), sometimes known as Henry of Meissen, was a Middle High German poet.

Frauenlob, whose name means "praise of women" or "praise of Our Lady (Mary)",^[1] came from Meissen. He had great musical talents, and he held court positions in Prague.

Ca. 1290 Frauenlob wrote Frauenleich, a song about the woman of the Apocalypse, and the final song of songs. He also wrote Alle Freude verlässt mich, which was later adopted by Záviš von Zap.

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1. ^ Heinrich von Meissen. Catholic Encyclopedia. Retrieved on 2007-02-18.