Heinrich Gottfried von Bretschneider

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1739 – 1810

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Who was Heinrich Gottfried von Bretschneider?

Heinrich Gottfried von Bretschneider was a German satirical writer. Bretschneider led a bohemian life, served in the army, and held various political posts. Later he was bibliothecary at Lemberg. He was closely linked to the writers of the enlightenment, especially Friedrich Nicolai. Bretschneider composed, besides satirical writings, Almanach der Heiligen auf das Jahr, 1788, Wallers Leben und Sitten, and the comic epic, Graf Esau.

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Born
1739
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  • Germany
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Died
1810

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on July 23, 2013

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