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Johann Christoph Gottsched
German writer, dramaturge, linguist and literary theorist as well as professor of poetics, logic and metaphysics (1700–1766)
Johann Christoph Gottsched was born on February 2, 1700 in Königsberg, Nazi Germany, Soviet Union, Kingdom of Prussia, Russian Empire, German Empire and died on December 12, 1766, aged 66.
February 2, 1700
Johann Christoph Gottsched died aged 66.
Died: December 12, 1766
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- Birthplace
- Königsberg, Nazi Germany, Soviet Union, Kingdom of Prussia, Russian Empire, German Empire
- Professions
- playwright, writer, literary scholar, philosopher, poet, literary critic, university teacher, theatre critic, translator, philologist
- Citizenship
- Brandenburg-Prussia
More about Johann Christoph Gottsched
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
Family
- Spouse
- Luise Gottsched
All birth date sources
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- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- SNAC
- International Music Score Library Project
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- Gottsched, Johann Christoph
- Gottsched, Johann Christoph
- 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Gottsched, Johann Christoph
- BnF authorities
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Questions people ask
How old was Johann Christoph Gottsched when they died?
Johann Christoph Gottsched died aged 66.
When is Johann Christoph Gottsched’s birthday?
Johann Christoph Gottsched’s recorded birthday is February 2.
Where was Johann Christoph Gottsched born?
Johann Christoph Gottsched was born in Königsberg, Nazi Germany, Soviet Union, Kingdom of Prussia, Russian Empire, German Empire.
When did Johann Christoph Gottsched die?
Johann Christoph Gottsched died on December 12, 1766.