Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock
Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (German: [ˈklɔpʃtɔk]) (July 2, 1724– March 14, 1803) was a German poet. His best known work is his epic poem Der Messias (“The Messiah”). His service to German literature was to open it up to exploration outside of French models.
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| Birth date | July 02, 1724 |
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| Date of death | March 14, 1803 |
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