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Hilma Temonen
Hilma is a female given name that was in occasional use at the turn of the 20th century. The name was made popular by the German poet Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock. The name was used in early 19th century Scandinavian literature, probably as a variant of Wilhelmina. It can also be a variant of the male name Hilmar or Hilmer. People * Hilma Angered Strandberg (1855–1927), Swedish writer * Hilma Caldeira (born 1972), Brazilian volleyball player *Hilma Contreras (1913–2006), Dominican writer * Hilma Granqvist (1890–1972), Finnish anthropologist * Hilma Gabriella Jahnsson (1882–1975), Finnish lawyer *Hilma af Klint (1862–1944), Swedish artist and mystic * Hilma Räsänen (1877–1955), Finnish educator and politician * Hilma Swedahl (1870–1965), Swedish gold prospector * Hilma Valjakka (1881–1934), Finnish politician *Hilma Wolitzer, (born 1930) American novelist See also Hilma* Helma *Helmi (other) Helmi may refer to: * Helmi (given name) * Helmi (surname) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock
Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (; 2 July 1724 – 14 March 1803) was a German poet. His best known work is the epic poem ''Der Messias'' ("The Messiah"). One of his major contributions to German literature was to open it up to exploration outside of French models. Biography Early life Klopstock was born at Quedlinburg, the eldest son of a lawyer. Both in his birthplace and on the estate of Friedeburg on the Saale, which his father later rented, he spent a happy childhood. Having been given more attention to his physical than to his mental development, he grew up strong and healthy and was considered an excellent horseman. In his thirteenth year, he returned to Quedlinburg and attended the gymnasium there, and in 1739 went on to the famous classical school named Schulpforta. Here he soon became adept in Greek and Latin versification, and wrote some meritorious idylls and odes in German. His original intention of making Henry the Fowler the hero of an epic was abandoned in favor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
