Cornelius German von Eyrengof (1733-1819) - Austrian playwright , follower of Gotshed , author of tragedies in the French spirit ("Aurelius", "Tumelicus", "Antiope").
| Cornelius Hermann von Ayringhoff | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 28, 1733 |
| Place of Birth | Vein |
| Date of death | August 15, 1819 (86 years old) |
| Place of death | Vein |
| A country | |
| Occupation | , |
Biography
Born May 28, 1733 in Vienna . After studying at a Jesuit gymnasium in Vienna, Arengof, at the age of 18, entered the military service. In the rank of lieutenant took part in the Battle of Lobozitsa . In 1776 he was promoted to colonel , and in 1783 to major general .
He wrote 6 tragedies and 9 comedies in an Alexandrian verse . He also wrote several small poems and letters about Italy . The collected works were published in the third edition in 6 volumes in 1814.