Andreas Felix von Oefele

German historian and librarian

Andreas Felix von Oefele - German historian and librarian
Born

May 17th, 1706
319 years ago

Died

1780
245 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

Links & References

Graduated with a degree in theology and worked as a librarian at the University of Munich. Published several historical works focusing on German history and antiquities. Contributed significantly to the field of historiography through meticulous research and documentation of sources. Actively engaged in academic discussions and collaborations with fellow historians and scholars.

Authored important historical texts

Served as a librarian in Munich

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