Isaac Casaubon
Swiss philologist and scholar of texts
Born
February 18th, 1559
466 years ago
Died
July 1st, 1614
411 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Switzerland
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Integral in the field of philology, engaged in the rigorous analysis of ancient texts. Contributed extensively to the understanding of classical literature and language. Emphasized the importance of textual criticism and its methodological approaches. Held a prestigious chair in the study of Greek and Latin at the University of Geneva. Made significant contributions to studies on Aristotle and the works of other ancient philosophers, establishing foundational principles for subsequent scholarship.
Authored 'Commentarius de rebus ad Ciceronem'
Published critical editions of classical texts
Conducted studies on the works of Aristotle
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