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Jean Paul
German Romantic writer (1763–1825) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jean Paul (German: [ʒɑ̃ paʊl] ⓘ; born Johann Paul Friedrich Richter, 21 March 1763 – 14 November 1825) was a German Romantic writer, best known for his humorous novels and stories.
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Born | Johann Paul Friedrich Richter (1763-03-21)21 March 1763 Wunsiedel, Holy Roman Empire |
Died | 14 November 1825(1825-11-14) (aged 62) Bayreuth, German Confederation |
Pen name | Jean Paul |
Occupation | Novelist |
Nationality | German |
Alma mater | University of Leipzig |
Period | 1783–1825 |
Genre | Humorous novels and stories |
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Notable awards | PhD (Hon): University of Heidelberg (1817) |
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