Johann Friedrich von Cronegk

Johann Friedrich von Cronegk.

Johann Friedrich von Cronegk (September 2, 1731 January 1, 1758), German poet, was born at Ansbach.

Biography

Cronegk studied law in Halle and Leipzig and visited Italy and France before returning to his hometown to be a court councilor.

He acquired some rank among the noble authors of Germany, and wrote plays which had a temporary success, among them "Codrus" and "Olint and Sophronia."

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