Gotthold Ephraim Lessing Writer

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (German: [ˈlɛsɪŋ]; 22 January 1729 – 15 February 1781) was a German writer, philosopher, dramatist, publicist and art critic, and one of the most outstanding representatives of the Enlightenment era. His plays and theoretical writings substantially influenced the development of German literature. He is widely considered by theatre historians to be the first dramaturg.

Personal facts

Birth date	January 22, 1729
Birth place	Electorate of Saxony , Upper Lusatia , Kamenz
Date of death	February 15, 1781
Place of death	Braunschweig , Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg
Education	Leipzig University Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg
Spouse	Eva König