Leopold von Ranke

Historian and author of historical methodology

Leopold von Ranke - Historian and author of historical methodology
Born

December 21st, 1795
229 years ago

Died

May 23rd, 1886
138 years ago — 90 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

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A prominent historian and academic, focused on establishing modern historical methods. Played a significant role in developing the discipline of history by emphasizing primary sources and objectivity. Contributed extensively to historical writing and theory, with particular attention to the history of Europe and the Papacy. Published influential works, including 'The History of the Popes', which analyzed the impact of the Papacy on the course of European history.

Pioneered the use of primary sources in history

Published 'The History of the Popes'

Advanced the discipline of historiography

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