Caspar Hennenberger

German pastor and historian cartographer

Caspar Hennenberger - German pastor and historian cartographer
Born

1529
496 years ago

Died

February 29th, 1600
425 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

Links & References

Served as a pastor in Germany and contributed significantly to the fields of history and cartography during the late 16th century. Authored historical accounts that provided insights into regional developments and cultural narratives. Focused on mapping and documenting regions, which assisted in the understanding of territorial boundaries and geographic knowledge. His work was influential in both ecclesiastical and academic circles, establishing a framework for future historical and cartographic studies.

Published historical accounts about regions

Created maps that enhanced geographic comprehension

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