11 Facts About Cornelia Schlosser

Cornelia Friederica Christiana Schlosser was the sister and only sibling of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe who survived to adulthood.

Cornelia Schlosser learnt English, Italian, law, geography, mathematics, and calligraphy, as well as singing, piano, and drawing.

Cornelia Schlosser learnt fencing and horseriding, and received lessons in dance and etiquette.

Cornelia Schlosser did not fit into the relaxed environment of that time due to her serious and hypochondriac nature.

Cornelia Schlosser did not relate well to her parents, as there were significant differences between her personality and that of her mother Catharina Elisabeth Goethe, who was known as the cheerful "Frau Rat", and as she did not forgive her father for having overburdened her with studies and thus having robbed her of some joys of childhood.

Cornelia Schlosser could relate better to her brother, who understood her and did not ignore her interest in intellectual pursuits.

Cornelia Schlosser had a good relationship with Johann Wolfgang and turned out to be a source of love, comfort, and support for him when he was plagued by fears and self-reproach after his relationship with his girlfriend Gretchen ended.

When Johann Wolfgang went to Leipzig to study law, Cornelia Schlosser stayed at home in Frankfurt.

Cornelia Schlosser observed that her brother adopted the prevalent attitude of the time toward women, that is, one in which women were considered subordinate to men.

Cornelia Schlosser took great interest in her brother's literary accomplishments and was often the first to know about his plans, drafts, and revisions.

Cornelia Schlosser died in Emmendingen at the age of 26.