August Schumann

Publisher, Deceased Person

1773 – 1826

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Who was August Schumann?

Friedrich August Gottlob Schumann was a German bookseller and publisher. His best-known work is the 18-volume Lexicon of Saxony, which was completed after his death by Albert Schiffner. He wrote Junker Kurt von Krötenstein's verliebte Heldenfahrt under the pen name of Legaillard.

He was the father of the composer Robert Schumann.

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Born
Mar 2, 1773
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  • Friedrich August Gottlob Schumann
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Died
Aug 10, 1826
Zwickau

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on July 23, 2013

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