Karl Lachmann
Philologist and biblical critic
Born
March 4th, 1793
232 years ago
Died
1851
174 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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Birth occurred in 1793 in Germany. Contributed significantly to the field of philology with a focus on textual criticism. Developed methods for reconstructing biblical texts and published a critical edition of the works of the Roman poet Lucretius. His approach influenced scholarly practices in textual criticism, particularly in addressing the transmission of classical texts. Established a legacy that shaped future studies in philology.
Published critical edition of Lucretius
Developed methods for biblical textual criticism
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