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Philipp Andreas Oldenburger

1617 – 1678

German historian and jurist

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About Philipp Andreas Oldenburger

Lived 1617 – 1678 (aged 60–61). Philipp Andreas Oldenburger was a German historian, university teacher, lawyer, jurist and opinion journalist.

Philipp Andreas Oldenburger was a 17th century lawyer and political historian from the Holy Roman Empire.

After writing a pamphlet that offended German authorities, he was placed under arrest and sentenced to eat his writings. While carrying out his sentence, he was flogged, with orders given not to stop the flogging until he had eaten the last page.

Oldenburger died in 1678.

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Important facts

Born

1617, Celle

Birth century

17th century

Died

1678, Geneva

Occupation

Historian, university teacher, lawyer, jurist, opinion journalist

Nationality

Germany

Employers

University of Geneva

Also known as

Philippus Andreas Burgoldensis, Franciscus Irenicus, Warmundus von Friedberg, Constantinus Germanicus, Pacificus a Lapide, Philippus Andreas Oldenburger

Phil. Andreas Oldenburgerus, Philippus Andreas Oldenburgerus

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Philipp Andreas Oldenburger's

Giovanni Domenico Cassini

Frequently asked questions

Who was Philipp Andreas Oldenburger?

German historian and jurist

When was Philipp Andreas Oldenburger born?

Philipp Andreas Oldenburger was born in 1617 in Celle.

When did Philipp Andreas Oldenburger die?

Philipp Andreas Oldenburger died in 1678 in Geneva.

What was Philipp Andreas Oldenburger's occupation?

Philipp Andreas Oldenburger was a historian, university teacher, lawyer, jurist and opinion journalist.

What nationality was Philipp Andreas Oldenburger?

Philipp Andreas Oldenburger was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Philipp Andreas Oldenburger

· Wikidata: Q107664

· DBpedia: Philipp Andreas Oldenburger

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Philipp Andreas Oldenburger. https://biography.guide/philipp-andreas-oldenburger/

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