Gotthold Ephraim Lessing: Biography, Facts and Career
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Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (; German: [ˈɡɔthɔlt ˈeːfʁa.ɪm ˈlɛsɪŋ] ; 22 January 1729 – 15 February 1781) was a German philosopher, dramatist, publicist and art critic. He was a representative of the Enlightenment. His plays and theoretical writings substantially influenced the development of German literature. He is widely considered by theatre historians to be the first dramaturg in his role at Abel Seyler's Hamburg National Theatre. The word "dramaturgy" first appears in his work Hamburg Dramaturgy.
Quick facts about Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
- Full name: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
- Born: 1729-01-22
- Nationality: Electorate of Saxony
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q34628
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Who is Gotthold Ephraim Lessing?
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (; German: [ˈɡɔthɔlt ˈeːfʁa.ɪm ˈlɛsɪŋ] ; 22 January 1729 – 15 February 1781) was a German philosopher, dramatist, publicist and art critic.
What nationality is Gotthold Ephraim Lessing?
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is Electorate of Saxony.
When was Gotthold Ephraim Lessing born?
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was born on 1729-01-22.
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