Friedrich Christoph Förster

German historian and poet (1791–1868)

Friedrich Christoph Förster was born on September 24, 1791 in Münchengosserstädt and died on November 8, 1868 in Berlin, aged 77. Recorded occupations: poet, historian, writer, art historian, military personnel and librarian. Country of citizenship: Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen. Positions held include museum director. Member of Corps Saxonia Jena.

Born

September 24, 1791 · Münchengosserstädt

Died

November 8, 1868 · Berlin

Age at death

77

Citizenship

Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen

Occupations

poet, historian, writer, art historian, military personnel, librarian

Positions held

museum director

Wikipedia editions

8 languages

Signature licence

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