Detlev von Liliencron (June 3, 1844 - July, 1909), German lyric poet and novelist, was born at Kiel. He entered the army and took part in the campaigns of 1866 and 1870-71, in both of which he was wounded. He retired with the rank of captain and spent some time in America, afterwards settling at Kellinghusen in Holstein, where he remained until 1887. After some time at Munich, he settled in Altona and later at Altrahlstedt, near Hamburg. Wikipedia
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