Tiberius Hemsterhuis
Dutch philologist and critic
Born
January 9th, 1685
340 years ago
Died
April 7th, 1766
258 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Netherlands
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Born in the Netherlands, significant contributions were made to the fields of philology and criticism. Focused on the study of ancient Greek and Latin languages, work included the editing and translation of classical texts. A prominent academic figure in the 18th century, promoted the investigation of classical antiquity and stressed the importance of linguistic precision. Influenced contemporary thought through teaching and scholarly publications.
Edited and translated classical texts
Contributed to the study of ancient languages
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