Julius von Mohl

German orientalist and translator

Julius von Mohl - German orientalist and translator
Born

October 25th, 1800
225 years ago

Died

1876
149 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

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An influential orientalist and scholar of the 19th century, focused on Persian literature, Indian philosophy, and Islamic culture. Contributed translations of key Persian texts, enhancing Western understanding of Eastern thought. Served as a professor at the University of Berlin and directed the Institute of Oriental Languages.

Translated works of Persian literature

Published significant studies on Indian philosophy

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