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Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
German writer, philosopher, publicist, and art critic (1729-1781)
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was born on January 22, 1729 in Kamenz, Germany and died on February 15, 1781, aged 52.
Born
January 22, 1729
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing died aged 52.
Died: February 15, 1781
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Kamenz, Germany
- Professions
- art historian, philosopher, critic, literary critic, journalist, playwright, writer, lyricist, theologian, poet, librarian, dramaturge
- Citizenship
- Electorate of Saxony
More about Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
All birth date sources
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- RKDartists
- Internet Philosophy Ontology project
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- filmportal.de
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- International Music Score Library Project
- The Fine Art Archive Db
- Internet Broadway Database
- Integrated Authority File
- Discogs
- Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim
- BnF authorities
- SNAC
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Gotthold Ephraim Lessing when they died?
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing died aged 52.
When is Gotthold Ephraim Lessing’s birthday?
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing’s recorded birthday is January 22.
Where was Gotthold Ephraim Lessing born?
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was born in Kamenz, Germany.
When did Gotthold Ephraim Lessing die?
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing died on February 15, 1781.