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
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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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