Friedrich Arnold Brockhaus
German publisher and encyclopedist
Born
May 4th, 1772
252 years ago
Died
1823
202 years ago — 51 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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Founded the Brockhaus encyclopedia, which became a standard reference work in the German-speaking world. Established the publishing house that produced numerous encyclopedias and other educational literature. Played a significant role in the dissemination of knowledge during the 19th century through high-quality publications.
Founded Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
Published educational literature
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