Walther von der Vogelweide

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Walther von der Vogelweide born?Circa 1170
2. When did Walther von der Vogelweide die?Circa 1230
3. What is Walther von der Vogelweide known for?Pinnacle of Minnesang; pioneering German political poetry (Sprüche)
4. What is the career?Nomadic Minnesänger; recipient of land grant from Frederick II
5. What is the preservation?Work preserved in 32 manuscripts, with ~90% in the Codex Manesse
6. Who was Walther von der Vogelweide?He was a famous German singer and poet from the Middle Ages, known for writing beautiful love songs and powerful political poems.

Minnesang: A medieval German poetic and musical tradition focused on courtly love and chivalry.
Sprüche: Didactic, satirical, or political poems in Middle High German, often by Minnesänger.
Vernacular Literature: Literature written in the common language of a region, rather than in Latin.
Fief: A grant of land given by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service.