Johann Christoph Gottsched
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Summary
Johann Christoph Gottsched was born on February 2, 1700[1], in Königsberg[2]. He died on December 12, 1766[3], in Leipzig[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], philosopher[7], translator[8], and literary critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (957 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Luise Gottsched[11]
- Country of citizenship: Brandenburg-Prussia[12]
- Native language: German[13]
- Occupation: university teacher[14], philologist[15], literary scholar[16], theatre critic[17], playwright[18]
- Employer: Leipzig University[19]
- Educated at: University of Königsberg[20]
- Student: Johann August Ernesti[21]
- Member of: Academy of Science for Public Utility[22], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[23], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[24]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Genre: theatre[27]
- Doctoral student: Christian Gottlieb Köllner[28], Johann Gottfried Reichel[29]
- Commons category: Johann Christoph Gottsched[30]
- Archives at: Leipzig University Library[31]
- Family name: Gottsched[32]
- Given name: Johann[33], Christoph[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Johann Christoph Gottsched[35]
- Commons gallery: Johann Christoph Gottsched[36]
- Work location: Leipzig[37]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[39], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[40], BEIC Digital Library[41], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[42], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[43], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[44], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[45], New International Encyclopedia[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[47]
- Present in work: Kritik an Captivi des Plautus[48]
Why It Matters
Johann Christoph Gottsched has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Johann Christoph Gottsched born?
Johann Christoph Gottsched was born in Königsberg[2].
Where did Johann Christoph Gottsched die?
Johann Christoph Gottsched died in Leipzig[4].
Who was Johann Christoph Gottsched married to?
Johann Christoph Gottsched's spouses include Luise Gottsched[11].
What did Johann Christoph Gottsched do for work?
Johann Christoph Gottsched worked as a writer[5], poet[6], philosopher[7], translator[8], and literary critic[9].
Where did Johann Christoph Gottsched go to school?
Johann Christoph Gottsched was educated at University of Königsberg[20].