Johann Friedrich von Cronegk

Johann Friedrich von Cronegk (2 September 1731 – 1 January 1758) was a German poet.

He was born in Ansbach.

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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