Who was Gotthold Ephraim Lessing?
Q: Who was Gotthold Ephraim Lessing?
A: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was a German poet and philosopher during the Enlightenment period.
Q: When and where was Lessing born?
A: Lessing was born on January 22, 1729, in Kamenz, Saxony.
Q: When did Lessing pass away and in what city?
A: Lessing passed away on February 15, 1781, in Braunschweig.
Q: What was the major historical period in which Lessing lived and worked?
A: Lessing lived and worked during the Enlightenment period, which was characterized by reason, science, and ideas of progress and liberty.
Q: What were some of Lessing's major contributions to literature?
A: Lessing made significant contributions to literature with his plays, including Emilia Galotti and Nathan the Wise.
Q: What were some of Lessing's philosophical ideas?
A: Lessing's philosophical ideas included the importance of reason and tolerance, and the rejection of dogma and authority.
Q: How did Lessing fit into the broader intellectual landscape of his time?
A: Lessing was part of the broader intellectual landscape of the Enlightenment, which sought to challenge traditional ways of thinking and bring about social and intellectual progress.
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