Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock

Who was Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock? Biography, breakthroughs, IQ analysis, and intellectual legacy — curated by Geniuses.club's editors. Read more on…

• Born: 1724-07-02
• Birthplace: Quedlinburg, Holy Roman Empire

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