Friedrich Schiller
German playwright, poet, philosopher and historian (1759–1805)
Friedrich Schiller was born on November 10, 1759 in Marbach am Neckar and died on May 9, 1805 in Weimar, aged 45. Recorded occupations: poet, philosopher, historian, librarian, physician writer and playwright. Country of citizenship: Duchy of Württemberg and Duchy of Saxe-Weimar. Associated movements: Sturm und Drang and Weimar Classicism. Fields of work: poetry, theatre, philosophy and history. Notable works include “The Robbers”, “Don Carlos”, “Wallenstein”, “Mary Stuart”, “William Tell” and “Intrigue and Love”. Educated at Karlsschule Stuttgart and University of Jena. Member of Academy of Science for Public Utility and Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities.
- Born
- November 10, 1759 · Marbach am Neckar
- Died
- May 9, 1805 · Weimar
- Age at death
- 45
- Citizenship
- Duchy of Württemberg, Duchy of Saxe-Weimar
- Occupations
- poet, philosopher, historian, librarian, physician writer, playwright
- Movements
- Sturm und Drang, Weimar Classicism
- Notable works
- The Robbers, Don Carlos, Wallenstein, Mary Stuart, William Tell, Intrigue and Love
- Education
- Karlsschule Stuttgart, University of Jena
- Wikipedia editions
- 116 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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