Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was born on the 28th of August 1749 and died on the 22nd of March 1832.
The German writer was best known for his drama Faust, however he was also an accomplished writer, philosopher, and scientist.
He wrote Metamorphosis of Plants (1790) and Theory of Colors (1810), and helped make great strides in natural sciences and inspired fellow scientists for many years after.
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