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Onno KloppGerman historian
Date of Birth: 09.10.1822
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- Ernst Hermann Joseph Kervyn de Lettenhove
- Early Life and Education
- Historical Works
- - "Geschichte Ostfrieslands" (1854-1858)
- - "Tilly im Dreissigjährigen Kriege" (1861)
- - "Das Jahr 1683" (1882)
- Later Life and Conversion
- Legacy
Ernst Hermann Joseph Kervyn de Lettenhove
Ernst Hermann Joseph Kervyn de Lettenhove, a German historian, was renowned for his anti-Prussian, pro-Welf views.
Early Life and Education
Kervyn de Lettenhove was born in 1810 in Brussels, Belgium. Details about his early life and education are not readily available.
Historical Works
Kervyn de Lettenhove's historical writings focused on German history, particularly the Welf dynasty and its conflict with Prussia. His notable works include:
- "Geschichte Ostfrieslands" (1854-1858)
- "König Friedrich II von Preussen und die deutsche Nation" (1860), later revised and retitled as "Der König Fr. II von Preussen und seine Politik" (1867)
- "Tilly im Dreissigjährigen Kriege" (1861)
- "Der Fall des Hauses Stuart und die Succession des Hauses Hannover in Grossbritannien und Irland, im Zusammenhange der europ. Angelegenheiten von 1666 bis 1714" (1884)
- "Das Jahr 1683" (1882)
Editorial WorkIn addition to his historical works, Kervyn de Lettenhove also published the collected writings of the German philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1864-1877).
Later Life and Conversion
After the annexation of Hanover by Prussia, Kervyn de Lettenhove resided in Vienna with George V of Hanover. In 1873, he converted to Catholicism.
Legacy
Kervyn de Lettenhove's anti-Prussian works influenced German historiography during the 19th century. However, his views have been criticized for their bias and inaccuracy. Nonetheless, he remains a notable figure in German history for his prolific writings on the Welf dynasty.
