Christoph Christoph Gottsched
German writer, dramaturge, linguist and literary theorist as well as professor of poetics, logic and metaphysics (1700–1766)
1700 — 1766
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Profession
German writer, dramaturge, linguist and literary theorist as well as professor of poetics, logic and metaphysics (1700–1766)
Born
February 2, 1700
Died
1766 (age ~66)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, poet, translator
Brandenburg-PrussiaBorn in KönigsbergDied in Leipzig
1700
Born in Königsberg (1700-02-02)
1766
Died in Leipzig
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Johann Christoph Gottsched was a German philosopher, author, critic and grammarian of the Enlightenment.
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Who is Christoph Christoph Gottsched?+
Johann Christoph Gottsched was a German philosopher, author, critic and grammarian of the Enlightenment.
What does the name Christoph mean?+
The name Christoph means "a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher". It is of German origin.
When was Christoph Christoph Gottsched born?+
Christoph Christoph Gottsched was born on February 2, 1700.
When did Christoph Christoph Gottsched die?+
Christoph Christoph Gottsched died in 1766, at approximately 66 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher
The name Christoph is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher". It is traditionally a male name.
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Christoph — February 2, 1700
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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