Background
She was born in Danzig (Gdańsk), Royal Prussia, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.
She was born in Danzig (Gdańsk), Royal Prussia, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.
During her lifetime, she was considered one of Europe"s leading intellects and one of the most intelligent women of the time. He apparently was impressed, and a long correspondence eventually led to marriage. After marriage, Luise continued to write and publish, and was also her husband"s faithful helper in his literary labours.
Her uncle was the anatomist Johann Adam Kulmus.