Adam Olearius
1599
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1671
photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
country of citizenship: Roman Catholic Diocese of Halberstadt, Duchy of Schleswig
native language: German
languages spoken, written or signed: German
educated at: Leipzig University
occupation: mathematician, linguist, librarian, diplomat, translator, writer, poet lawyer, historian, explorer, geographer
Adam Olearius (born Adam Ölschläger or Oehlschlaeger, 24 September 1599 – 22 February 1671) 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 (Iran), and published two books about the events and observations during his travels. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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