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Friedrich Schiller

1759 – 1805

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Wikipedia Summary

Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was a German playwright, poet, philosopher and historian. Schiller is considered to be one of Germany's most important classical playwrights. He was one of the most important figures of the Sturm und Drang movement.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
November 10, 1759
Marbach am Neckar
Date of death
May 9, 1805
Weimar
Citizenship

Duchy of Württemberg · Duchy of Saxe-Weimar

Occupations & fields
poetphilosopherhistorianlibrarianphysician writerplaywright
Notable works
The RobbersDon CarlosWallensteinMary StuartWilliam TellIntrigue and Love
Field and occupation
nemecký dramatik, spisovateľ, básnik, estetik a historik
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