Gellert

Christian Furchtegott, a German poet; born in Saxony, July 4, 1715. After spending some years in teaching, in 1751, he received a profe orship at Leipsic, where he lectured on poetry, eloquence, and morals, to large and enthusiastic audiences. Gellert came to occupy this position partly on account of his writings, but more on account of his personal character. He died in Leipsic, Dec. 13, 1769. | Gellius, Aulus, a Latin author; flourished in the 2d century of our era. His well-known work, “ Attic Nights,” is a collection of miscellaneous matter on language, antiquities, history, and literature, in 20 books, of which the 8th is wanting. It contains many extracts from Greek and Latin authors no longer extant.