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Austrian poet (1887-1914)

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Georg Trakl was an Austrian poet, writer, and pharmacist who wrote in German. Born in Salzburg on 3 February 1887, he was a citizen of Austria–Hungary. He studied at the University of Vienna and was associated with the Expressionism movement. His notable works include *Georg Trakl*, *Die Dichtungen*, *Rêve et folie & autres poèmes*, *Da Nietzsche a Benn*, and *Canto del dipartito e altre poesie*.

Trakl participated in World War I. He died in Kraków on 4 November 1914. His death resulted from a drug overdose committed by suicide. He had a sibling named Grete Trakl.

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Born
3 Feb 1887
Died
4 Nov 1914
Works
98

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  • Georg Trakl
  • Die Dichtungen
  • Rêve et folie & autres poèmes
  • Da Nietzsche a Benn
  • Canto del dipartito e altre poesie

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Instance of
human
Given name
Georg
Gender
male
Place of birth
Salzburg
Place of death
Kraków
Occupation
pharmacist
Languages spoken
German
Conflict
World War I
Official website
www.georgtrakl.de
Image
Georg Trakl.jpg
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Georg Trakl
date of birth
1887-02-03
date of death
1914-11-03
manner of death
Suicide
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Georg Trakl
name in native language
Georg Trakl
ethnic group
Austrians
cause of death
drug overdose
writing language
German
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Works in European collections

3 objects attributed to Georg Trakl, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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A poem by Trakl inscribed on a plaque in Mirabell Garden, Salzburg.

Georg Trakl ( Austrian German: [ˈtraːkl̩]; 3 February 1887 – 3 November 1914) was an Austrian poet and the brother of the pianist Grete Trakl. He is considered one of the most important Austrian Expressionists. He is perhaps best known for his poem "Grodek", which he wrote shortly before he died of a cocaine overdose at the age of 27.

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