Paalzow, Henriette (1788–1847)
Paalzow, Henriette (1788–1847)
German novelist and salonnière. Name variations: Henriette von Paalzow or Palzow. Born Henriette Wach, Feb 22, 1788, in Berlin, Germany; died Oct 30, 1847, in Berlin; sister of Wilhelm Wach (1787–1845, painter); m. Major Carl Philipp Paalzow, 1816 (div. 1822).
Following brief marriage, set up a house with mother and brother in Berlin, which became a meeting place for artists and intellectuals; became well known for historical novels such as Godwie Castle (1836) and Sainte Roche (1939).
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