Birthdate: August 28, 1749
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Goethe House, Frankfurt, Germany
Died: March 22, 1832
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German polymath and writer who is widely regarded as the greatest in the German language. He excelled in various fields including poetry, playwriting, fiction, science, politics, and criticism. His works had a profound impact on Western literature, politics, and philosophy. Goethe lived in Weimar, where he participated in a vibrant intellectual and cultural community, engaging in administrative and artistic pursuits. He authored renowned works like “The Sorrows of Young Werther,” “Wilhelm Meister’s Apprenticeship,” and the acclaimed play “Faust.” Goethe collaborated with prominent individuals such as Friedrich Schiller and made significant contributions to Weimar Classicism.
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