Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
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Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
Summary
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a human[1]. Born in Kamenz[2], he… he was born on January 22, 1729[3]. He passed away in Brunswick[4]. He died on February 15, 1781[5]. He worked as a lyricist[6], philosopher[7], playwright[8], poet[9], and librarian[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's place of birth was Kamenz[2].
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing passed away in Brunswick[4].
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was born on January 22, 1729[3].
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was born on 1729[12].
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing died on February 15, 1781[5].
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing died on 1781[13].
- Burial took place at Brunswick[14].
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's father was Johann Gottfried Lessing[15].
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's mother was Justina Salome Lessing[16].
- Among Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's spouses was Eva König[17].
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing held citizenship in Electorate of Saxony[18].
- German was Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's native language[19].
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's professions included lyricist[6].
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing worked as a philosopher[7].
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing worked as a playwright[8].
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing worked as a poet[9].
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing worked as a librarian[10].
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's professions included theologian[20].
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's field of work was performing arts[21].
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's education included a stint at Leipzig University[22].
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[23].
- A notable work attributed to Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is Miss Sara Sampson[24].
- A notable work attributed to Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is Nathan the Wise[25].
- A notable work attributed to Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is Emilia Galotti[26].
- A notable work attributed to Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is Laokoon (Lessing)[27].
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Origins and Family
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was born in Kamenz[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 22, 1729[3] and 1729[12]. His father was Johann Gottfried Lessing[15]. His mother was Justina Salome Lessing[16]. German was his native language[19].
Education
Educated at Leipzig University[22], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31] and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[23], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1502[34], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include lyricist[6], philosopher[7], playwright[8], poet[9], librarian[10], and theologian[20]. Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's field of work was performing arts[21].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Miss Sara Sampson[24], a literary work[36]; Nathan the Wise[25], a literary work[37], founded in 1779[38]; Emilia Galotti[26], a literary work[39], founded in 1757[40]; and Laokoon (Lessing)[27], a literary work[41], founded in 1762[42].
Personal Life
Among Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's spouses was Eva König[17]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[43].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include February 15, 1781[5] and 1781[13]. Gotthold Ephraim Lessing died in Brunswick[4]. He is buried at Brunswick[14].
Why It Matters
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He has been cited as an influence by Heinrich Heine[45], a poet[46], 1797–1856[47], of Kingdom of Prussia[48], specialised in creative and professional writing[49] and Søren Kierkegaard[50], a philosopher[51], 1813–1855[52], of Kingdom of Denmark[53], specialised in philosophy[54].
He is credited with the discovery of dramaturge[55], a theatrical occupation[56]. Works attributed to him include Nathan the Wise[57], a literary work[58], founded in 1779[59]; Miss Sara Sampson[60], a literary work[61]; Hamburgische Dramaturgie[62], a literary work[63]; Minna von Barnhelm[64], a literary work[65], founded in 1764[66]; Emilia Galotti[67], a literary work[68], founded in 1757[69]; and Laokoon (Lessing)[70].
FAQs
Where was Gotthold Ephraim Lessing born?
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was born in Kamenz[2].
Where did Gotthold Ephraim Lessing die?
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing passed away in Brunswick[4].
Who were Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's parents?
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's father was Johann Gottfried Lessing[15]. Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's mother was Justina Salome Lessing[16].
Who was Gotthold Ephraim Lessing married to?
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's spouses include Eva König[17].
What did Gotthold Ephraim Lessing do for work?
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing worked as lyricist[6], philosopher[7], playwright[8], poet[9], and librarian[10].
Where did Gotthold Ephraim Lessing go to school?
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was educated at Leipzig University[22] and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[23].
Who did Gotthold Ephraim Lessing influence?
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing has been cited as an influence by Heinrich Heine[45] and Søren Kierkegaard[50].
What did Gotthold Ephraim Lessing discover?
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is credited as discoverer of dramaturge[55].