Friedrich Hölderlin was a German poet and philosopher born in 1770. He is known for his profound and lyrical poetry that explores themes of nature, beauty, and the human condition. His work often reflects the influence of German Romanticism and the philosophy of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. Hölderlin's life was marked by personal struggles, including mental illness, which led to his later years spent in isolation. Despite this, his poetry has had a lasting impact on literature and has inspired many writers and thinkers, including Rainer Maria Rilke and Martin Heidegger. He passed away in 1843.