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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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. A poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, theatre-director, and critic, Goethe wrote a wid…
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Born 28 August 1749 · Died 22 March 1832 · Q5879
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2026· 38 entries
Goethe-Institut: Madrid a Tempo - Goethe-Institut
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Namibia Economist: Goethe-Institut Namibia relocates to new space to expand cultural and educational outreach
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The Hindu: Goethe-Zentrum expands to north Keralam with new examination centre in Kozhikode
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The Namibian -: Goethe-Institut Namibia opens new space for cultural exchange - The Namibian -
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Goethe-Institut: Gendernauts: A Journey Through Shifting Identities - Goethe-Institut
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ArchDaily: Galería de Rehabilitación y ampliación del Instituto Goethe / Henchion Reuter Architects - 5
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El Liberal: El brujo postergado de Goethe,la nueva etapa de la IA
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sundaytimes.lk: ‘The Voice in the Room’ at the Goethe with tenor Amar Muchhala and pianist Johann Peiris
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“I love boys as well, but girls are even dearer to me. If I tire of her as a girl, she”
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Innsbruck Info: Hiking where the sheep spend their summer: the Goethe Trail
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Goethe-Institut: Punk in Jugendmagazinen - Goethe-Institut
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Goethe-Institut: Punk@50 Todxs en contra Todxs. - Goethe-Institut
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Goethe-Institut: Punk Anthologien - Goethe-Institut
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Mshale: Goethe Zertifikat A2 SPRECHEN | How To Pass The Oral Part. | German A2 Goethe Exam Project Hail Mary Streaming (KLXzdKw5ty)
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Mshale: Goethe Zertifikat A2 Hören Mit Antworten Jackie Baillie (EQnR4kF6oX)
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Mshale: Prüfung A2 Hören Neu 2025 | Goethe Zertifikat A2 | Telc A2 | DTZ A2 | ÖSD A2 | Start Deutsch A2 Rublev (TNHuxtZfmn)
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Goethe-Institut: Los mejores tiempos aún están por venir: nuevos formatos teatrales a través de tecnología centrada en el ser humano - Goethe-Institut
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Revelio Labs: Goethe Institut Number of Employees 2026 | Employee Count & Headcount Data
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reveliolabs.com: Goethe Institut Number of Employees 2026 | Employee Count & Headcount Data
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Goethe-Institut: Buenas noticias - Goethe-Institut
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Mshale: Hören & Lesen A2 | Goethe Zertifikat 2025 Alex Ekubo (8FLHNDBGZS)
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ArchDaily: Galería de Renovación Goethe-Institut / Yemail Arquitectura - 4
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ArchDaily: Galería de Rehabilitación y ampliación del Instituto Goethe / Henchion Reuter Architects - 12
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Telva: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, poeta y filósofo: "Las cosas que importan más nunca deben quedar a merced de las que importan menos"
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EL PAÍS: Goethe y Victor Hugo se encuentran en Múnich
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MutualArt.com: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Published video “Kapitel 1 - Der Zauberlehrling”.
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Published video “Kapitel 1 - Prolog im Himmel”.
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Published video “Kapitel 2 - Der Zauberlehrling”.
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Published video “Kapitel 3 - Prolog im Himmel”.
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Published video “Kapitel 2 - Prolog im Himmel”.
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Mint: Quote of the day by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: ‘Knowing is not enough; we must apply…’
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Published video “Kapitel 64 - Hermann und Dorothea”.
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Published video “Kapitel 28 - Hermann und Dorothea”.
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Published video “Kapitel 47 - Hermann und Dorothea”.
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Published video “Kapitel 18 - Hermann und Dorothea”.
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Published video “Kapitel 44 - Hermann und Dorothea”.
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2011· 1 entry
“Science and Conscience: The Life of James Franck”
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2001· 1 entry
In recognition of its historical significance
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1972· 1 entry
“Goethe citado em Anais da Câmara dos Deputados - Volume 3 - Página 18, Brazil. Congresso Nacional. Câmara dos Deputados - 1972”
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1971· 1 entry
“Os Imortais da Litertura Universal. vol 1. Abril Cultural: São Paulo, 1971. p. 53.”
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1932· 1 entry
Einstein wrote that he admired Goethe as "a poet without peer, and as one of the smartest and wisest men of all time"
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1919· 2 entries
As the venue for the national assembly, convened to draft a new constitution for what would become known as Germany's Weimar Republic
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The world premiere complete production of Faust was staged at the Goetheanum
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1902· 1 entry
“Samtliche Werke - Volume 4 - Página 217, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe · J.G. Cotta, 1902”
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1875· 1 entry
“Aus meinem Leben: Wahrheit und Dichtung - Página 429, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe J.G. Cotta, 1875 - 622 páginas”
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1840· 1 entry
His theory became widely adopted by the art world, most notably J
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1839· 1 entry
“You close your eyes and you dip your hand into your society and you bring up a little bit of the truth.”
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1838· 1 entry
“Faust - Volume 2, Página 54, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Low, 1838”
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1834· 1 entry
“Goethe's Werke. Vollständige Ausg. letzter Hand - Página 136, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - 1834”
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1832· 18 entries
Died 1832-03-22.
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“Ach! tu, o moja miła!Tu byłby raj,Gdybyś ty ze mną była.”
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“Ach! tam, o moja miła!Tam był mi raj,Pókiś ty ze mną była!”
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“Das Alter macht nicht kindisch, wie man spricht,Es findet uns nur noch als wahre Kinder.”
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“Wer fremde Sprachen nicht kennt, weiß nichts von seiner eigenen.”
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Goethe died in Weimar of apparent heart failure
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“Jakkolwiek często zaglądaliśmy do niego (Koranu), zawsze na początku nas odrzuca, lecz później przyciąga i zdumiewa, by na koniec zmusić nas do złożenia mu hołdu… Jego styl, zgodny z treścią i intencją, jest surowy, wspaniały, przejmujący – i zawsze prawdziwie wzniosły. A więc Księga ta przez wszystkie wieki będzie wywierać swój niezmienny wpływ.”
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“Chce on [Kościół] rządzić, a do tego potrzeba mu ograniczonych w swym myśleniu mas, które będą się korzyć i pozwolą nad sobą panować.”
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“Architektura weneckiego kościoła Świętego Marka dorównuje w swej głupocie wszystkiemu, czego uczono i dopuszczano się pewno w jego murach. Wszystkie te zabiegi o nadanie znaczenia kłamstwu wydają mi się żałosne, a popisy, które imponują dzieciom i ludziom żądnym wrażeń zmysłowych, zdają mi się – także wówczas, gdy zastanawiam się nad nimi jako twórca, poeta – niesmaczne i mało ważne.”
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“Love rules (and reigns) not, but it forms (builds and 'trains'); and that is more!”
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“Zapada już noc i wicher dmie. Kto o tej porze na koniu mknie? Z dzieckiem w ramionach, w mroku bez dna; To ojciec z synkiem do domu gna.”
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“Jestem przy tobie, choćbyś nie wiem jakDaleką była!Słońce zachodzi, gwiazd już widać szlak,Ach przyjdź, o miła!”
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“Gdzież są twe oczy, co na mnie patrzyły,Usta jedyne, co mnie całowały? Gdzież biódr wysmukłość, gdzie krągłości ciała.Stworzone chyba dla rajskich rozkoszy?Czyś ty istniała? Więc któż ciebie spłoszył?O tak, tyś była, boś mi szczęście dała,Potem, niewierna, uciekłaś, kochanko,I moje życie na zawsześ splątała.”
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“Luz. Más luz»[Licht! Mehr licht!].”
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“Dziewczę zdradza mię niewierneI zatruwa dni me młode,Więc nad rwiącą biegnę wodęSkończyć życie to mizerne.”
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“Opis: motyw, nurt działania.”
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“Całą istotą mojego życia, Jest płakać nad jej stratą.”
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“Wo viel Licht ist, ist starker Schatten.”
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1827· 2 entries
Awarded Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown (1827).
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“I have found a paper of mine among some others in which I call architecture 'petrified music.' Really there is something in this; the tone of mind produced by architecture approaches the effect of music.”
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1824· 1 entry
“No matter how far our spiritual culture may continue to progress, no matter how much the natural sciences may grow, becoming ever more profound and more inclusive, no matter how much the human spirit may will to expand, that human spirit will never escape from the majesty and ethical sublimity of Christianity, as it shimmers and shines in the Gospels.”
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1823· 1 entry
Wanted to marry her, but because of the opposition of her mother, he never proposed
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1821· 2 entries
Goethe's friend Carl Friedrich Zelter introduced him to the 12-year-old Felix Mendelssohn
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Having recovered from a near fatal heart illness, the 72-year-old Goethe fell in love with Ulrike von Levetzow, 17 at the time
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1819· 1 entry
Published his West–östlicher Divan to ignite a poetic dialogue between East and West
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1816· 3 entries
Awarded Grand Cross of the House Order of the White Falcon (1816).
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Italian Journey inspired countless German youths to follow Goethe's example
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Schopenhauer went on to develop his own theory in On Vision and Colours based on the observations supplied in Goethe's book
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1812· 1 entry
Travelled to Teplice and Vienna, both times meeting his admirer Ludwig van Beethoven, who had set music to Egmont two years prior in 1810
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1810· 1 entry
Goethe published his Theory of Colours, which he considered his most important work
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1808· 4 entries
Awarded Order of Saint Anna, 1st class (1808).
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Awarded Officer of the Legion of Honour (1808).
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The latter greeted him with a famous remark, variously reported as "Vous êtes un homme
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The first part of his most celebrated drama, Faust
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1806· 1 entry
Goethe was living in Weimar with his mistress Christiane Vulpius, the sister of Christian A
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1805· 1 entry
And his own, appeared Faust Part One (1808), Elective Affinities (1809), the West-Eastern Diwan (an 1819 collection of poems in the Persian style, influenced by the work of Hafez), his autobiographical Aus meinem Leben:
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1771· 1 entry
Studied at University of Strasbourg (1770–1771).
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1768· 1 entry
Studied at Leipzig University (1765–1768).
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1749· 1 entry
Born 1749-08-28.
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