Birthdate: December 13, 1797
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Düsseldorf, Germany
Died: February 17, 1856
Heinrich Heine was a renowned German poet, writer, and literary critic celebrated for his early lyric poetry, which was frequently composed by esteemed musicians like Robert Schumann and Franz Schubert. His later writings were marked by their satirical humor and irony, solidifying his place as a significant figure in the Young Germany movement. He encountered censorship for his radical political beliefs, resulting in prohibitions on his works by German officials. He lived out his later years in Paris as an expatriate, where he continued to create impactful literary pieces.
