title: Johann Friedrich von Cronegk
text: # Johann Friedrich von Cronegk
  
  Johann Friedrich von Cronegk (2 September 1731 – 1 January 1758) was a German poet. He was born in Ansbach.
  
  ## Biography
  
  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."
  
  