Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Born August 27, 1749· Frankfurt, Holy Roman Empire [now Germany]

† Died March 22, 1832

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The text supplied describes Johann Wolfgang von Goethe as a German polymath whose early education was overseen by his father and private tutors, covering classical languages, the arts, and physical training. After the success of his first novel, he settled in Weimar, where he joined the court of Duchess Anna Amalia and later received ennoblement. His career spanned poetry, drama, novels, scientifi… Read more

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