Wilhelm Henzen

German philologist and epigraphist

Wilhelm Henzen - Thinkers & Philosophers born January 24th, 1816
Born
Died

1887
138 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

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Contributed significantly to the field of philology and epigraphy. Worked extensively on deciphering inscriptions and texts from ancient languages, particularly those related to the Roman Empire. Published various studies on Latin inscriptions and their cultural contexts. His research provided insights into the linguistic and historical aspects of ancient societies.

Published groundbreaking studies on Latin inscriptions

Advanced the field of epigraphy through research

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