Johann Friedrich von Cronegk
Appearance
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Johann Friedrich von Cronegk (2 September 1731 – 1 January 1758) was a German poet. He was born in 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."
Bibliography
- Des Freyherrn Johann Friedrich von Cronegk Schriften. Ansbach: Verlag Alte Post 2003. ISBN 3-936938-01-6.