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Rudolf Erich Raspe
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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
- Citizenship
- Holy Roman Empire
- Place of birth
- Hanover
- Place of death
- Killarney
- Occupation
- art historian
- Educated at
- Leipzig University
- Employer
- Collegium Carolinum
- 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
- P12674
- Ɐ
- P12749
- Heidersdorf
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Works in European collections
15 objects attributed to Rudolf Erich Raspe, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
La vojaĝoj kaj mirindaj aventuroj de barono Münchhausen / Rudolf Erich Raspe ; el la angla tradukis J. D. Appelbaum ; ilustrita de Gustave Doré
Hermin and Gunilde: a story from the time of the knights that took place between Adelpsen and Ußlar at Schäferberge, together with a preliminary report on the time of the knights, and an allegory
A descriptive catalogue of a general collection of ancient and modern engraved gems, cameos as well as intaglios, taken from the most celebrated cabinets in Europe and cast in coloured pastes ... by J. Tassie (Vol. I.)
A descriptive catalogue of a general collection of ancient and modern engraved gems, cameos as well as intaglios, taken from the most celebrated cabinets in Europe and cast in coloured pastes ... by J. Tassie (Vol. II.)
<<Baron Inigo Born's>> New Process Of Amalgamation Of Gold And Silver Ores, And Other Metallic Mixtures : As, by his late Imperial Majesty's Commands, introduced in Hungary and Bohemia ; To Which Are Added, A Supplement, or a comparative View of the former Method of Melting and Refining ; And An Address to the Subscribers, giving an Account of its latest Improvements, and of the Quicksilver Trade
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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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