
Field Information Full Name Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Date of Birth 28 August 1749 Place of Birth Frankfurt, Free Imperial City of the Holy Roman Empire Date of Death 22 March 1832 Place of Death Weimar, Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach Citizenship Country of Residence Holy Roman Empire, Saxe-Weimar Education University of Leipzig, University of Strasbourg Profession Poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, theatrical director, critic Years of Activity c.