Christian Johann Heinrich Heine (born Harry Heine; 1797 – 1856). German poet, writer and literary critic. He is best known outside Germany for his early lyric poetry, which was set to music in the form of Lieder (art songs) by composers such as Robert Schumann and Franz Schubert. Heine's later verse and prose are distinguished by their satirical wit and irony. He is considered a member of the Young Germany movement. His radical political views led to many of his works being banned by German authorities—which, however, only added to his fame.
He was called "Harry" in childhood but became known as "Heinrich" after his conversion from Jewish religion to Lutheranism in 1825. Heine's father, Samson Heine (1764–1828), was a textile merchant. His mother Peira (known as "Betty"), née van Geldern (1771–1859), was the daughter of a physician.
He was the third cousin of Karl Marx.
- "At this period Heine is described as a good-natured and gentle youth, but reserved, not caring to show his emotions. He was of middle height and slender, with rather long light brown hair (in childhood it was red, and he was called "Rother Harry") framing the pale and beardless oval face..." https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37478/37478-h/37478-h.htm
- "Little, dapper Heine with his long, wavy auburn hair..." https://books.google.it/books?id=mCQGEAAAQBAJ&pg=PA125...
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