Daniel Georg Morhof

German scholar and academic authority

Daniel Georg Morhof - German scholar and academic authority
Born

1639
386 years ago

Died

July 30th, 1691
333 years ago — 52 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

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A prominent German scholar and academic, contributions focused on the fields of literature, education, and linguistics. Worked at the University of Kiel and authored significant texts on education and Latin studies. The bibliography includes an influential work titled 'Polyhistor', which examined various academic disciplines and emphasized the importance of a comprehensive education. Held a professorship, influencing the curriculum and academic standards of his time.

Authored 'Polyhistor', an influential scholarly work

Served at the University of Kiel

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