Wilhelm Henzen
German philologist and epigraphist
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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