Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock: Biography, Facts and Career
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Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (German: [ˈklɔpʃtɔk]; 2 July 1724 – 14 March 1803) was a German poet. His best known works are the epic poem Der Messias ("The Messiah") and the poem Die Auferstehung ("The Resurrection"), with the latter set to music in the finale of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2. One of his major contributions to German literature was to open it up to exploration outside of French models.
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- Full name: Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock
- Born: 1724-07-02
- Nationality: Germany
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q154367
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Who is Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock?
Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (German: [ˈklɔpʃtɔk]; 2 July 1724 – 14 March 1803) was a German poet.
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Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock is Germany.
When was Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock born?
Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock was born on 1724-07-02.
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