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Rudolf Erich Raspe

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Also known as Rodolphe Erik Raspe, Rudolph Erich Raspe

German author and scientist (1736–1794)

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Born
1737
Died
1794
Works
64

Top works

  • Oeuvres philosophiques latines & françoises de feu Mr. de Leibnitz
  • Prikli︠u︡chenīi︠a︡ Barona Mi︠u︡ngauzena
  • The travels and surprising adventures of Baron Munchausen
  • Singular travels, campaigns and adventures of Baron Munchausen
  • The singular adventures of Baron Munchausen

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Hanover, West Germany

Rudolf Erich Raspe (March 1736 – 16 November 1794) was a German librarian, writer, and scientist, called by his biographer John Patrick Carswell a "rogue". He is best known for his collection of tall tales, The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen also known as Baron Munchausen's Narrative of his Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in Russia, originally a satirical work with political aims.

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Key facts

Born
March 1736, Hanover , Electorate of Hanover , Kingdom of Great Britain
Died
( 1794-11-16 ) 16 November 1794 (aged 58), Killarney , Kingdom of Ireland , Kingdom of Great Britain
Notable work
Baron Munchausen's Narrative of His Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in Russia

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Erich
Gender
male
Place of birth
Hanover
Place of death
Killarney
Occupation
art historian
Languages spoken
English language
Image
Rudolf Erich Raspe.jpg
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Commons category
Rudolf Erich Raspe
date of death
1794-11-01
date of birth
1736-03-00
member of
Royal Society
writing language
German
has works in the collection
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
name in native language
Rudolf Erich Raspe
Commons Creator page
Rudolf Erich Raspe
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Works in European collections

15 objects attributed to Rudolf Erich Raspe, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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Encyclopedic overview

Rudolf Erich Raspe (March 1736 – 16 November 1794) was a German librarian, writer, and scientist, called by his biographer John Patrick Carswell a "rogue". He is best known for his collection of tall tales The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen, also known as Baron Munchausen's Narrative of his Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in Russia, originally a satirical work with political aims.

Life and work

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