Wolfgang Wolfgang von Goethe
German writer, artist, natural scientist and politician (1749–1832)
1749 — 1832
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Profession
German writer, artist, natural scientist and politician (1749–1832)
Born
August 28, 1749
Died
1832 (age ~83)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, composer, lawyer
Saxe-Weimar-EisenachBorn in FrankfurtDied in Weimar
1749
Born in Frankfurt (1749-08-28)
1765
EducationStudied at Leipzig University (1765–1768)
1770
EducationStudied at University of Strasbourg (1770–1771)
1808
AwardOrder of Saint Anna, 1st class
1808
AwardOfficer of the Legion of Honour
1816
AwardGrand Cross of the House Order of the White Falcon
About
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German polymath who is widely regarded as the most influential writer in the German language. His work has had a wide-ranging influence on literary, political, Christian views, and philosophical thought in the Western world from the late 18th century to the present. A poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, theatre-director, and critic, Goethe wrote a wide range of works, including plays, poetry and aesthetic criticism, as well as treatises on botany, anatomy, and colour.
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Who is Wolfgang Wolfgang von Goethe?+
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German polymath who is widely regarded as the most influential writer in the German language. His work has had a wide-ranging influence on literary, political, Christian views, and philosophical thought in the Western world from the late 18th century to the present.
What does the name Wolfgang mean?+
The name Wolfgang means "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is of German origin.
When was Wolfgang Wolfgang von Goethe born?+
Wolfgang Wolfgang von Goethe was born on August 28, 1749.
When did Wolfgang Wolfgang von Goethe die?+
Wolfgang Wolfgang von Goethe died in 1832, at approximately 83 years of age.
Name Meaning
A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.
The name Wolfgang is of German origin, meaning "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Wolfgang — August 28, 1749
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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