Heinrich Meibom (poet) facts for kids
Heinrich Meibom (born December 4, 1555 – died September 20, 1625) was an important German historian and poet. He was born in a place called Barntrup in Westphalia.
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Who Was Heinrich Meibom?
Heinrich Meibom was a very smart person who loved history and writing poems. He spent most of his life teaching and writing. His work helped people understand more about the past, especially the history of Germany during the Middle Ages.
His Life and Work
From 1583 until he passed away, Heinrich Meibom worked as a professor at the University of Helmstedt. He taught both history and poetry there. This means he was an expert in telling stories about the past and also in writing beautiful verses.
He was known for writing Latin verses, which are poems written in Latin. One of his famous works was called Parodiarum horatianarum Libri III et sylvarum Libri II, published in 1588. His skills in writing were so good that even the powerful ruler of the time, Emperor Rudolph II, noticed him. The Emperor was so impressed that he gave Heinrich Meibom a special honor, making him a nobleman.
A Focus on German History
Even though he was a talented poet, Heinrich Meibom is mostly remembered for his important work as a historian. He spent a lot of time studying and explaining the history of Germany from the Middle Ages. This period was a long time ago, and his writings helped future generations understand what happened back then.
His main historical work was called Opuscula historica ad res Germanicus spectantia. This book was a collection of his historical writings about Germany.
His Grandson's Contribution
Many years after Heinrich Meibom's death, his grandson, also named Heinrich Meibom (1638–1700), helped make sure his grandfather's work was remembered. This younger Heinrich Meibom was a professor too, first in medicine and then in history and poetry, just like his grandfather.
In 1660, the grandson edited and published his grandfather's historical writings. He also included his grandfather's work in his own large collection of historical texts called Rerum germanicarum scriptures, which came out in 1688. This way, the important historical research of the elder Heinrich Meibom continued to be studied and appreciated.
