Johanna Kinkel facts for kids
Johanna Kinkel (born Maria Johanna Mockel on July 8, 1810 – died November 15, 1858) was a German composer, writer, teacher, and a person involved in social change. She was known for her many talents and her strong spirit.
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About Johanna Kinkel
Johanna Kinkel was born in Bonn, Germany. Her parents were Marianna and Peter Joseph Mockel, who was a school teacher. From a young age, Johanna showed a great talent for music.
Early Life and Music
In 1829, Johanna composed her first musical piece, "The Bird Cantata" ("Die Vogelkantate"). She wrote it for a music group she belonged to in Bonn. This work was later published in 1838.
Johanna spent several years living in Berlin. There, she continued to compose music. She also became friends with other famous women artists, like Bettina von Arnim and Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel. Throughout her life, Johanna worked as a published composer and writer. She also taught music to others.
A New Chapter
In 1832, Johanna married Johann Paul Matthieux. This marriage was very difficult for her. She later divorced him in 1840.
In 1843, Johanna married the German poet Gottfried Kinkel. They had four children together. Their life together was very active, especially in the world of arts and ideas.
Her Writings and Music
Johanna Kinkel was a very good writer. She wrote about music, including reviews of musical events for the Bonner Zeitung. This was a newspaper she and her husband helped to edit.
She also wrote a novel about her own life called Hans Ibeles in London. It was published after she passed away in 1860.
Johanna also created many musical compositions. Many of these were for a group of poets called the Maikäferbund. Johanna led this group, and her husband Gottfried also helped. This group was active from 1840 until the 1848 revolutions. She also wrote music specifically for her children, which was published.
Later Life and Legacy
After the revolutions of 1848, Johanna and her family had to leave Germany. They moved to London.
Johanna Kinkel passed away on November 15, 1858, in London. She was found in her garden after a fall. She is buried in Brookwood Cemetery with two of her daughters. Her tombstone has a special message: Freiheit, Liebe und Dichtung, which means Freedom, Love, and Poetry. This phrase truly captures the spirit of her life.
See also
In Spanish: Johanna Kinkel para niños
