Mathilde Wesendonck: Biography, Facts and Career
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Agnes Mathilde Wesendonck (née Luckemeyer; 23 December 1828 – 31 August 1902) was a German poet and author. The words of five of her verses were the basis of Richard Wagner's Wesendonck Lieder; the composer was infatuated with her, and his wife Minna blamed Mathilde for the break-up of their marriage.
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- Full name: Mathilde Wesendonck
- Born: 1828-12-23
- Nationality: Kingdom of Prussia
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q63265
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Who is Mathilde Wesendonck?
Agnes Mathilde Wesendonck (née Luckemeyer; 23 December 1828 – 31 August 1902) was a German poet and author.
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Mathilde Wesendonck is Kingdom of Prussia.
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Mathilde Wesendonck was born on 1828-12-23.
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