Jean Mabillon
French monk and scholar on historical texts
Born
November 23rd, 1632
392 years ago
Died
December 27th, 1707
317 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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Born in 1632, a French monk and scholar contributed significantly to the field of historical criticism and ecclesiastical history. Established methods for analyzing and authenticating ancient manuscripts. Authored several works including "De Re Diplomatica," a foundational treatise on the study of documents and their authenticity. His scholarship laid the groundwork for modern paleography and diplomatics.
Established methods for manuscript analysis
Authored 'De Re Diplomatica'
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