FTP, name this German playwright of Minna von Barnhelm, Emilia Galotti, and Nathan the Wise.
In one work by this author, the Traveler discovers false beards in the possession of the overseer of the Baron's estate, thus proving that the overseer robbed the Baron and not members of the titular group.  In another, the titular Swiss patriot is executed for leading a revolt in Bern.  In addition to The Jews and Samuel Henzi, this author wrote a play in which the protagonist pretends to have lost her fortune in order to help Major von Tellheim feel better and a play in which Count Appiani is assassinated for refusing to leave the title character to Prince Gonzaga's designs.  The young Templar Conrad von Stauffen is spared due to his resemblance to Saladin's dead brother, who is revealed to be the father of Recha, the adopted daughter of the title character.  FTP, name this German playwright of Minna von Barnhelm, Emilia Galotti, and Nathan the Wise.
In one work by this author, the Traveler discovers false beards in the possession of the overseer of the Baron's estate, thus proving that the overseer robbed the Baron and not members of the titular group.  
Gotthold Lessing