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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German polymath who is widely regarded as the most influential writer in the German language. His work has had a wide-ranging influence on literary, political, Christian views, and philosophical thought in the Western world from the late 18th century to the present.

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  1. Charles BlagdenApril 17, 1748 – March 26, 1820
  2. Daniel RutherfordNovember 3, 1749 – November 15, 1819
  3. Jean-Baptiste Joseph DelambreSeptember 19, 1749 – August 19, 1822
  4. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (this page)August 28, 1749 – March 22, 1832
  5. Pierre-Simon LaplaceMarch 23, 1749 – March 5, 1827
  6. Simon L'HuilierApril 24, 1750 – March 28, 1840

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