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Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

German writer, philosopher, publicist, and art critic (1729-1781)

DescriptionGerman writer, philosopher, publicist, and art critic (1729-1781)
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Born1729-01-22
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BirthplaceKamenz Kamenz
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Died1781-02-15
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Place of deathBraunschweig Brunswick
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AreaGermany
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CountryDE
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CitizenshipElectorate of Saxony
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Occupationart historian philosopher critic literary critic journalist playwright writer lyricist theologian poet librarian dramaturge
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Genresdrama fiction
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Member ofRoyal Prussian Academy of Sciences
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Also known as

G. E. Lessing G.E. Lessing Gottlob Ephraim Lessing J. Lesingas Lessing

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Identifiers

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