Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock
German poet, writer and linguist
Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock was born on July 2, 1724 in Quedlinburg and died on March 14, 1803 in Hamburg, aged 78. Recorded occupations: poet, playwright, writer, linguist, in-home tutor and literary scholar. Country of citizenship: Germany. Associated movements: Sentimentalism and Sturm und Drang. Notable works include “Der Messias”, “The Death of Adam” and “Die Frühlingsfeier”. Educated at University of Jena, Leipzig University and Schulpforta. Member of Emkendorfer Kreis and Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres.
- Born
- July 2, 1724 · Quedlinburg
- Died
- March 14, 1803 · Hamburg
- Age at death
- 78
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Occupations
- poet, playwright, writer, linguist, in-home tutor, literary scholar
- Movements
- Sentimentalism, Sturm und Drang
- Notable works
- Der Messias, The Death of Adam, Die Frühlingsfeier
- Education
- University of Jena, Leipzig University, Schulpforta
- Wikipedia editions
- 44 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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