Sigismund von Herberstein
Historian and diplomat, wrote 'Notes on Moscow'
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Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Austria
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Austrian historian and diplomat contributed significantly to the knowledge of Eastern Europe and Russia during the 16th century. Undertook diplomatic missions to Russia, establishing important connections between Austria and the Tsardom of Russia. Authored 'Notes on Moscow', a key work that provided insights into Russian culture, politics, and society, which became a crucial reference for contemporaries and later generations.
Wrote 'Notes on Moscow'
Served as an ambassador to Russia
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