The son of a nobleman and destined for diplomatic service, Friederich von Flotow was born on April 26, 1812, at Teutondorf, Mecklen ... 632 additonal characters for paid subscriptions ... uccess wherever it played. He composed 28 operas, 5 ballets, and incidental music to other productions. He died on January 24, 1883, in Darmstadt.