Franz Ferdinand, Freiherr von Dingelstedt (1814 – 1881) was a German poet, playwright, and theatrical producer known for his biting political satires. A member of the liberal Young Germany movement, Dingelstedt wrote political satires against the German princes, notably Die Neuen Argonauten and a collection of satirical poems, Lieder eines Kosmopolitischen Nachtwächters. Britannica