Johannes Aventinus
Bavarian historian and philologist
Aventinus contributed significantly to historiography through his works on Bavarian history. His influential texts include the 'Annales Boiorum', which provided a detailed account of Bavaria from its origins. He served as a historian to Duke Wilhelm IV of Bavaria and was involved in education, helping to establish higher learning in the region. His deep exploration of linguistics and philology shaped the academic landscape of the time.
Authored 'Annales Boiorum'
Contributed to the establishment of Bavarian historiography
Served as a historian to Duke Wilhelm IV
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American businessman, Canadian Club founder
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July 4th, 1816 209 years ago
Died
January 12th, 1899 127 years ago — 82 years old
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Born
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Died
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Born
July 4th, 1963 62 years ago
Died
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