Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729–1781) was a German writer, philosopher, and dramatist who made significant contributions to literature, theater, and the Enlightenment movement in Germany. Here are some key points about him:Literary Works: Lessing wrote plays, essays, criticism, and philosophical ... |
History of the nameIn the 1500s, Count Hieronymus Schlick of Bohemia began minting coins known as Joachimstaler (from German thal, or nowadays usually Tal, “valley”, cognate with “dale” in English), named for Joachimstal, the valley where the silver was mined (St. Joachi ... |
The Free City of Frankfurt, also known as the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt, was a sovereign city-state located in what is now modern-day Germany. Here are some historical facts about the Free City of Frankfurt:Imperial City Status: Frankfurt gained its status as a Free Imperial City in the 1 ... |