Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German writer, artist, natural scientist and politician (1749–1832).
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German writer, artist, natural scientist and politician. Born on 28 August 1749 in Frankfurt, Goethe died on 22 March 1832 in Weimar at the age of 82.
Positions held include Geheimrat. Notable works include Faust, The Sorrows of Young Werther and Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship. Goethe studied at Leipzig University and University of Strasbourg. Honours include Officer of the Legion of Honour, Order of Saint Anna, 1st class and Grand Cross of the House Order of the White Falcon, among 6 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 278 languages, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is No. 1,067 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 28 August 1749, Frankfurt
- Died
- 22 March 1832, Weimar (aged 82)
- Country
- Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach
- Known as
- Theatre manager, botanist, politician
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- Leipzig University, University of Strasbourg
- Genres
- Lyric poetry, drama, tragedy
- Languages
- German
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 278
Did you know
Lived to 82.
Shares a birthday with Leo Tolstoy and José Eduardo dos Santos.
One of 120 people in the Index born in Frankfurt, with Erich Fromm.
Has a Wikipedia article in 278 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- —Geheimrat
Connections
- SpouseChristiane Vulpius
- SiblingCornelia Schlosser
- ChildAugust von Goethe
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Honours and works
Awards
- Officer of the Legion of Honour1808
- Order of Saint Anna, 1st class1808
- Grand Cross of the House Order of the White Falcon1816
- Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown1827
- Knight Commander of the Order of Leopold (Austria)
- Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Notable works
- Faust
- The Sorrows of Young Werther
- Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship
- Elective Affinities
- Prometheus
- Theory of Colours
- Italian Journey
- West–Eastern Diwan
- Egmont
- Der Zauberlehrling
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