A student of theology and medicine, Lessing was a noted dramatic writer, dramatist, philosopher, and art critic in the 18th century. He is known for being the first dramaturg, which is a professional researcher and and developer of plays and operas. Lessing also contributed to the Enlightenment period in Germany.

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Original text: A student of theology and medicine, Lessing was a noted dramatic writer in 18th century Germany.