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Gottfried Ploucquet

1716 – 1790

German philosopher

Philosopher University teacher
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About Gottfried Ploucquet

Lived 1716 – 1790 (aged 74). Gottfried Ploucquet was a German philosopher and university teacher.

Gottfried Ploucquet (1716–1790) was a German philosopher and logician. Ploucquet taught at the University of Tübingen. A student of Christian Wolff, Ploucquet was influenced by Leibniz's ideas of a universal language (characterista universalis) and a logical calculus (calculus ratiocenator). was a student of Ploucquet. His logic influenced Johann Heinrich Lambert.

Biography Ploucquet was born in Stuttgart, the son of Gottfried Ploucquet, a Huguenot refugee who fled after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes (Edict of Fontainebleau, 1685).

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Important facts

Born
25 August 1716, Stuttgart
Birth century
18th century
Died
13 September 1790, Tübingen
Occupation
Philosopher, university teacher
Nationality
Germany
Education
University of Tübingen
Employers
University of Tübingen
Also known as
Philipp Gottfried Ploucquet

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gottfried Ploucquet?

German philosopher (1716-1790)

When was Gottfried Ploucquet born?

Gottfried Ploucquet was born on 25 August 1716 in Stuttgart.

When did Gottfried Ploucquet die?

Gottfried Ploucquet died on 13 September 1790 in Tübingen.

What was Gottfried Ploucquet's occupation?

Gottfried Ploucquet was a philosopher and university teacher.

What nationality was Gottfried Ploucquet?

Gottfried Ploucquet was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gottfried Ploucquet

· Wikidata: Q124244

· DBpedia: Gottfried Ploucquet

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