| 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. 1765-1832 |
| Brief Information |
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German writer and statesman. His work is considered part of classical literature and German Romanticism. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest figures in German literature and as a prominent figure of European literature. |