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Karl August Devrient

German actor (1797-1872) · Germany · On the map · Actors · Died at 75

Karl August Devrient was a German stage actor best known for performances of Schiller and Shakespeare.

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He was related to other notable German actors, including:his uncle Ludwig; his brothers Philipp Eduard and Gustav Emil; his wife, operatic soprano Wilhelmine Schröder-Devrient; his sons, Friedrich and Max; his nephew, Otto.

Country
Germany
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1797 to 1872 · aged 75