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Heinrich Luyken (1864-1947)
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Heinrich August Luyken, Generation 10, Ref.Nr. 10-171 (BK1175) Branch A-Hein Born: 10.12.1864 in Altenkirchen (Germany) Died: 21.9.1947 in Amersham (England) (Age: 82 years) Occupation: Trader in London, author of esperanto literature Father: Heinrich Luyken Mother: Aline Griesbach Spouse: Alice Newbon Married: 9.2.1892 in London-Islington (England) Children: • Henry Luyken (1892-1955) • Alwine Luyken (1894-1908) • Cyril Luyken (1895-1964) • Reginald Luyken (1902-1985) |
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Biography Heinrich Luyken
Heinrich went to grammar school in Düsseldorf (Germany). 1885 he emmigrated to great Britain and became an English citizen.
1904 he learnt Esperanto and soon began propagating it. He was a novel writer and evangelist. His books are an important
contribution to Esperanto literature before World War II. His faith is reflected in his work. In his novels the mean character
is a tortured heretical soul who is saved by his simple faith at the end.
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