Friedrich Schlegel

Friedrich Schlegel (1772–1829) was a philosopher, translator and writer.

Also recorded as Karl Friedrich von Schlegel; Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel; Friedrich von Schlegel; Friedrich Karl Wilhelm von Schlegel; Karl Wilhelm Friedrich.

Friedrich Schlegel in brief

Born
1772
Died
1829
Known for
philosopher, translator, writer, novelist, literary critic, university teacher, poet and editor
Place of birth
Hanover
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Overview

Born at Hanover in 1772, died at Dresden in 1829.

In detail

Friedrich Schlegel studied at University of Göttingen. the recorded working language is German.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are essay. The authority associates the name with Romanticism, German Romanticism and Romantic literature.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Cologne. Employment is recorded with TU Dresden, University of Jena and University of Cologne. Membership is recorded of Schlegel brothers.

Distinctions recorded are Supreme Order of Christ.

Sources

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    “Friedrich Schlegel”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q157271: Friedrich Schlegel

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