Friedrich Schiller

Born

November 10, 1759

Died

May 9, 1805 (aged 45)

Known as

poet, philosopher, historian, librarian, physician writer, playwright

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.

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