Georg Trakl, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Georg Trakl

austrian poet

Date of Birth: 03-Feb-1887

Place of Birth: Salzburg

Date of Death: 03-Nov-1914

Profession: writer, poet, pharmacist, author

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Georg Trakl (3 February 1887 – 3 November 1914) was an Austrian poet and brother of the pianist Grete Trakl.
He is considered one of the most important Austrian Expressionists.
He is perhaps best known for his poem "Grodek", which he wrote shortly before he died of a cocaine overdose.