Johann Christoph Gatterer

German historian and antiquarian

Johann Christoph Gatterer - German historian and antiquarian
Born

1727
298 years ago

Died

April 5th, 1799
226 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

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A German historian deeply engaged in the study of history and geography. Gatterer contributed to historical scholarship through various works focusing on the regional history of Germany and the methodology of historical research. He served as a professor of history at the University of Göttingen, where he helped shape the discipline. Gatterer also worked on the Historical Atlas of Germany, which aimed to map German history geographically. His approach influenced subsequent generations in the field of historical studies.

Served as a professor at the University of Göttingen

Contributed to the Historical Atlas of Germany

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