Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a human[1]. Born in Frankfurt[2], he… he passed away in Weimar[3]. He worked as a theatre manager[4], botanist[5], politician[6], philosopher[7], and theologian[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 194 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was born in Frankfurt[2].
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe passed away in Weimar[3].
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's father was Johann Caspar Goethe[11].
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's mother was Catharina Elisabeth Goethe[12].
Among Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's spouses was Christiane Vulpius[13].
A child of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was August von Goethe[14].
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe held citizenship in Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach[15].
German was Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's native language[16].
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's professions included theatre manager[4].
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe worked as a botanist[5].
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe worked as a politician[6].
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe worked as a philosopher[7].
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe worked as a theologian[8].
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's professions included jurist[17].
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's field of work was anatomy[18].
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's field of work was meteorology[19].
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's field of work was geology[20].
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's field of work was physics[21].
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe held the position of Geheimrat[22].
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's education included a stint at Leipzig University[23].
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's education included a stint at University of Strasbourg[24].
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe received the Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[25].
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[26].
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Frankfurt[2], Johann Wolfgang von Goethe… his father was Johann Caspar Goethe[11]. His mother was Catharina Elisabeth Goethe[12]. German was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at Leipzig University[23], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31] and University of Strasbourg[24], a university in France[32], in France[33], founded in 1538[34], headquartered in Strasbourg[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include theatre manager[4], botanist[5], politician[6], philosopher[7], theologian[8], and jurist[17]. Fields of work include anatomy[18], a branch of biology[36]; meteorology[19], a branch of science[37]; geology[20], a branch of science[38]; and physics[21], a branch of science[39]. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe held the position of Geheimrat[22].
Recognition
Awards received include Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[25], an order of merit[40], in Kingdom of Bavaria[41], founded in 1808[42]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[43], in France[44]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[27], a grade of an order[45], in Russian Empire[46]; Grand Cross of the House Order of the White Falcon[47], a grade of an order[48], in Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach[49]; Knight Commander of the Order of Leopold (Austria)[50]; and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[51], a grade of an order[52], in France[53].
Personal Life
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was married to Christiane Vulpius[13]. A child of him was August von Goethe[14]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[54].
Death and Burial
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe died in Weimar[3]. He is buried at Weimarer Fürstengruft[10].
Why It Matters
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe has Wikipedia articles in 194 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
FAQs
Where was Johann Wolfgang von Goethe born?
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's place of birth was Frankfurt[2].
Where did Johann Wolfgang von Goethe die?
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe passed away in Weimar[3].
Who were Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's parents?
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's father was Johann Caspar Goethe[11]. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's mother was Catharina Elisabeth Goethe[12].
Who was Johann Wolfgang von Goethe married to?
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's spouses include Christiane Vulpius[13].
What did Johann Wolfgang von Goethe do for work?
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe worked as theatre manager[4], botanist[5], politician[6], philosopher[7], and theologian[8].
Where did Johann Wolfgang von Goethe go to school?
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was educated at Leipzig University[23] and University of Strasbourg[24].
What awards did Johann Wolfgang von Goethe receive?
Honors received include Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[25], Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[27], and Grand Cross of the House Order of the White Falcon[47].
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