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Who provided Hölderlin lodging later in his life?

  • Friedrich Schiller

  • Ernst Zimmer

  • Johann Fichte

  • Karl Zimmer

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Ernst Zimmer, a carpenter and cabinetmaker, offered Hölderlin lodging and care during the latter part of his life. Zimmer and his wife took Hölderlin in after his release from a psychiatric hospital in Tübingen, providing him with a stable and supportive environment until his death in 1843. Their compassion and dedication ensured Hölderlin's well-being during his final years.
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