About Philipp Ruhig
Lived 1675 – 1749 (aged 74). Philipp Ruhig was a Lithuanian philosopher, lutheran pastor, philologist and parson.
Philipp Ruhig (, ) (March 31, 1675, Kattenau — June 4, 1749) was a Lithuanian Lutheran priest from East Prussia mostly known as a philosopher and philologist, an early expert in Lithuanian language.
Major works 1745: "Betrachtung der Littauischen Sprache, in ihrem Ursprunge, Wesen und Eigenschaften" 1747: "Littauisch-Deutschen und Deutsch-Littauischen Lexicon"
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Who was Philipp Ruhig?
Lithuanian priest (1675-1749)
When was Philipp Ruhig born?
Philipp Ruhig was born on 31 March 1675.
When did Philipp Ruhig die?
Philipp Ruhig died on 6 April 1749.
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Philipp Ruhig was a philosopher, lutheran pastor, philologist and parson.
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Philipp Ruhig was Lithuanian.
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