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Joachim Heinrich Campe

1746-06-29 – 1818-10-22

Portrait of Joachim Heinrich Campe
Joachim Heinrich CampeCredit: Wikimedia Commons

Life & Legacy

Joachim Heinrich Campe (29 June 1746 – 22 October 1818) was a German writer, linguist, educator and publisher. He was a major representative of philanthropinism and the German Enlightenment.

Occupation & Career

lexicographer, linguist, writer, children's writer, publisher, theologian, philosopher, pedagogue, jurist

Education

University of Helmstedt; Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

Faith & Community

Lutheranism

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

The Discovery of America

Legacy Highlights

Church

Lutheranism

Organizations & Memberships

Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities · Illuminati

Notable Work

The Discovery of America

Education & Institutions

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg · University of Helmstedt

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q45245 — wikidata View source

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