Adam Olearius
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Gender | Male |
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Born | Aschersleben |
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Died | Gottorf Castle |
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Nationality | German |
Education | Leipzig University |
Books | The Voyages & Travels of the Ambassadors: Sent by Frederick Duke of Holstein, to the Great Duke of Muscovy, and the King of Persia, Begun in the Year 1633 and Finish'd in 1639 |
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ID | 3763749 |
Adam Olearius Life story
Adam Olearius was a German scholar, mathematician, geographer and librarian. He became secretary to the ambassador sent by Frederick III, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp, to the Shah of Safavid Persia, and published two books about the events and observations during his travels.