March
Please find below a list of birthdays and death anniversaries of German-speaking people, cultural and historical events in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, fun and public holidays, and any other interesting events that happened or are associated with a certain date in March.
This is not a comprehensive list and I aim to update it whenever I write a new article.
March 12
Paul Gerhardt was born on March 12, 1607. The pastor and poet wrote “Geh’ aus, mein Herz und suche Freud’” (Go forth, my heart and seek delight), a popular summer song.
Take a listen here.
March 14
Ludwig Emil Grimm was born on March 14, 1790. He was the little brother of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, but was an artist in his own right: a painter, etcher, and engraver.
Take a look at his life and artwork here.
March 20
Marie Ellenrieder was born on March 20, 1791. She was the first woman to be admitted to the Academy of Fine Arts of Munich. She was a court painter and created religious art.
Read and see more here.
March 24
Friedrich Hecker died on March 24, 1881. He led an uprising for a united Germany in 1848. Later he emigrated to the United States where he fought in the Civil War.
Find out more about this German-American here.
March 30
Luise Hensel was born on March 30, 1798. She wrote the poem “Müde bin ich, geh zur Ruh”, now known as children’s prayer and lullaby. She later devoted her life to caritas work within the Catholic Church.
Read more about her here.
