Wilhelm Wattenbach
Historian and academic of German history
Born
September 22nd, 1819
205 years ago
Died
1897
128 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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Born in 1819, a prominent historian and academic specialized in German history, particularly the Middle Ages. Contributed to the research and understanding of historical manuscripts and the Latin language. His work focused on the medieval period's primary sources and their importance in historical scholarship. Wattenbach wrote extensively, producing several significant texts that became foundational in the study of historical documents and sources. His analyses of documents have aided historians in grasping the context and evolution of medieval society.
Authored 'Die deutsche Geschichtsschreibung'
Research on Latin documents in the Middle Ages
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