1724-07-02 — 1803-03-14
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Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock was a German poet, considered the most important German poet of the 18th century. He is known for his odes and epics, which significantly influenced German literature.
His most famous work is the epic "Der Messias" (The Messiah), a long narrative about Christian redemption. Klopstock was also an important advocate for the German language, seeking to elevate it to a level comparable to classical languages.
