Johann Wolfgang Goethe

Johann Wolfgang Goethe was a renowned German poet, playwright, and novelist known for his rococo-style poetry and his famous work Faust.

Poet

August 28, 1749

Virgo

March 22, 1832

82

Holy Roman Empire

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, born in 1749, was a distinguished German poet, playwright, and novelist, celebrated for his significant contributions to German literature and science. Among his most renowned works are the novel “The Sorrows of Young Werther,” the two-part dramatic poem “Faust,” “Wilhelm Meister’s Apprenticeship,” “Elective Affinities,” and “Italian Journey.” Goethe also engaged in scientific research, particularly in the fields of botany and color theory. With a classical education and a flair for rococo-style poetry, Goethe earned widespread acclaim during his lifetime. He completed his famous work, Faust, in 1831, just a year before his death in 1832. Goethe’s extensive literary and artistic legacy continues to be celebrated in Germany and beyond.