Schlegel
Americannoun
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August Wilhelm von 1767–1845, German poet, critic, and translator.
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his brother Friedrich von 1772–1829, German critic, philosopher, and poet.
noun
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August Wilhelm von (ˈauɡʊst ˈvɪlhɛlm fɔn). 1767–1845, German romantic critic and scholar, noted particularly for his translations of Shakespeare
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his brother, Friedrich von (ˈfriːdrɪç fɔn). 1772–1829, German philosopher and critic; a founder of the romantic movement in Germany
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Since the war erupted, "upward pressure on the Swiss franc initially increased", Schlegel said, as investors sought safety, but has since retreated slightly.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
While the bank hasn’t ruled out taking rates into negative territory, SNB Chairman Martin Schlegel has repeatedly said the hurdle to doing that is higher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
Prof. Qaim, a "Schlegel Chair" at the University of Bonn, is one of the leading researchers behind this "Special Feature."
From Science Daily ● Dec. 2, 2024
Dr Schlegel believes that the world of neuroscience will see “an avalanche of discoveries in the next couple of years” thanks to this new map.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2024
Adolphus Schlegel, the father of the subject of the present biography, was a minister of the Lutheran church, distinguished for his literary talents, and particularly for eloquence in the pulpit.
From The Philosophy of History, Vol. 1 of 2 by Friedrich Schlegel
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