Daniel Georg Morhof
German scholar and academic authority
Born
1639
387 years ago
Died
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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