Paula von Preradović: Biography, Facts and Career
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Paula Preradović (German: [ˈpaʊ̯la fɔn ˈpreːradɔvɪtʃ]; 12 October 1887 – 25 May 1951), known professionally as Paula von Preradović or by her married name as Paula Molden, was an Austrian writer and poet of Croatian and Serbian descent. She was the granddaughter of the Croatian poet, writer and military general Petar Preradović. Paula Preradović was born in Vienna, but her family moved to Pula, Istria, in 1889. Later she lived in Copenhagen and again in Vienna. She was married to the journalist, diplomat and founder of the Austrian newspaper Die Presse, Ernst Molden, and had two sons, the publicist and federalist Otto Molden (1918–2002), and the journalist Fritz Molden (1924–2014). She composed the lyrics for the national anthem of Austria, "Land der Berge, Land am Strome", in 1947; Preradović is one of the few women to have composed such an anthem.
Preradović died in Vienna in 1951 and is buried at the Zentralfriedhof.
Quick facts about Paula von Preradović
- Full name: Paula von Preradović
- Born: 1887-10-12
- Nationality: Austria
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q89560
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Who is Paula von Preradović?
Paula Preradović (German: [ˈpaʊ̯la fɔn ˈpreːradɔvɪtʃ]; 12 October 1887 – 25 May 1951), known professionally as Paula von Preradović or by her married name as Paula Molden, was an Austrian writer and poet of Croatian and Serbian descent. She was the granddaughter of the Croatian poet, writer and military general Petar Preradović.
What nationality is Paula von Preradović?
Paula von Preradović is Austria.
When was Paula von Preradović born?
Paula von Preradović was born on 1887-10-12.
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