Hanke, Henriette (1785–1862)
Hanke, Henriette (1785–1862)
German novelist. Name variations: Henriette Wilhelmine Hanke. Born in 1785 in Jauer, Germany; died 1862; 3rd wife of Gottfried Hanke (Protestant pastor).
Wrote 126 collections of stories and novels; works were popular enough to support Hanke and 5 children after her husband's death.
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