Andreas Felix von Oefele
German historian and librarian
German historian and librarian
1780
246 years ago — 74 years old
Thinkers & Philosophers
Germany
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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