Jean Paul | |
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 Portrait by Heinrich Pfenninger, 1798 | |
| Born | Johann Paul Friedrich Richter 21 March 1763 Wunsiedel, Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | 14 November 1825 (aged 62) Bayreuth, German Confederation |
| Pen name | Jean Paul |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | German |
| Alma mater | University of Leipzig |
| Period | 1783–1825 |
| Genre | Humorous novels and stories |
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| Notable awards | PhD (Hon): University of Heidelberg (1817) |
Jean Paul (German: [ʒɑ̃ paʊl] ; born Johann Paul Friedrich Richter, 21 March 1763 – 14 November 1825) was a German Romantic writer, best known for his humorous novels and stories.