Reinmar von Zweter
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Reinmar von Zweter (born around 1200 in Zeutern, today known as Ubstadt-Weiher, Germany; died after 1248) was a Middle High German poet of Spruchdichtung, presumably of knighted ancestry.
[edit] Life
According to his writings, he was "born at the Rhine and grown up in Austria". He started his work as a poet around 1227 in Austria. Living under Leopold IV of Austria and Frederick II, Duke of Austria, his writings indicate a stay in Bohemia under Venceslas I of Bohemia. Apparently, Reinmar was continuously on the move after 1241. His last confirmed writing dates to 1248.
[edit] Work
He is considered an important poet, between Walther von der Vogelweide and Frauenlob.
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| NAME | Reinmar von Zweter |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | poet of Spruchdichtung |
| DATE OF BIRTH | presumaby Zeutern, Germany |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | ~1200 |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | after 1248 |
