Carl Heinrich Schnauffer

German-born American poet, soldier and editor
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IntroGerman-born American poet, soldier and editor
PlacesUnited States of America
wasJournalist Poet Soldier Editor
Work fieldJournalism Literature Military
Gender
Male
Birth4 July 1823, Heimsheim, Germany
Death4 September 1854Baltimore, Maryland, USA (aged 31 years)
Star signCancer
Family
Spouse:Elise Wilhelmina Schnauffer
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Biography

Carl Heinrich Schnauffer (4 July 1823 Heimsheim - 4 September 1854 Baltimore, Maryland) was a poet, soldier and editor.

He founded the Baltimore Wecker in the fall of 1851. Before this time, he was one of the editors of the Journal in the city of Mannheim in Baden, Germany. By taking part in the German revolution of 1848-49, he was compelled to leave his native country. After he died, his widow continued the Wecker without interruption.

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