Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Sunday)
Died
Birthplace
Büdesheim, Germany
Nationality
Languages
French, German, Italian
Parents
Stefan George
Education
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Ludwig-Georgs-Gymnasium
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (στεφανίζω)
Popularity
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Stefan George: German poet, editor, and translator (1868–1933).
Born in Büdesheim (died at age 65).
2 awards including Goethe Medal for Art and Science.
Studied at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
AWARDS (2)
B
Goethe Medal for Art and Science
WON
B
Goethe Prize
WON
Biography
Stefan Anton George was a German symbolist poet and a translator of Dante Alighieri, William Shakespeare, Hesiod, and Charles Baudelaire. He is also known for his role as leader of the highly influential literary circle called the George-Kreis and for founding the literary magazine Blätter für die Kunst.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Stefan George was born on and passed away on at the age of 65.
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Stefan George was born in Büdesheim.
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