Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
German writer, philosopher, publicist, and art critic (1729-1781)
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was born on January 22, 1729 in Kamenz and died on February 15, 1781 in Brunswick, aged 52. Recorded occupations: lyricist, philosopher, playwright, poet, librarian and theologian. Country of citizenship: Electorate of Saxony. Fields of work: performing arts. Notable works include “Miss Sara Sampson”, “Nathan the Wise”, “Emilia Galotti” and “Laokoon (Lessing)”. Educated at Leipzig University and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. Member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences.
- Born
- January 22, 1729 · Kamenz
- Died
- February 15, 1781 · Brunswick
- Age at death
- 52
- Citizenship
- Electorate of Saxony
- Occupations
- lyricist, philosopher, playwright, poet, librarian, theologian
- Notable works
- Miss Sara Sampson, Nathan the Wise, Emilia Galotti, Laokoon (Lessing)
- Education
- Leipzig University, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
- Wikipedia editions
- 72 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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