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Wilhelm Ulbrich

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Name
  
Wilhelm Ulbrich


Died
  
October 16, 1922

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Wilhelm Ulbrich (September 10, 1846 – October 16, 1922) was a German journalist and regional poet of Thuringia.

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Biography

Ulbrich was born in an old-established porcelain maker’s family in Lichte (Wallendorf). At the age of 14 he acquired the profession of a porcelain modeler. However, writing of poetry, songs, legends and fairy tales became a great passion with him.

Lifework

Amongst his passion to the poetic art Wilhelm Ulbrich was

  • Standing correspondent of the regional journal Schwarzburgbote
  • Chairmen of the south Thuringian gymnastics organisation
  • 1884 regional representative and honorary member of the XIII. German gymnastics region (Thuringia)
  • Honorary member of numerous societies and organisations

    • Publication

  • 1878 Volume 1, poetry, songs, legends and fairy-tales from the Thuringian forest, printed by Ad. Riese in Saalfeld
  • 1902 Volume 2, popular poetry, publishing house of the princely private court printing-office

    • Honours

  • Medal for Distinguished Service in gold, awarded by the Prince of Reuss (younger dynasty house)
  • Medal of Honour in gold, awarded by the Prince Prince Günter of Schwarzburg

    • References

    Wilhelm Ulbrich Wikipedia
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