Sámuel Brassai
Hungarian linguist, pedagogue, natural scientist, mathematician, musician, philosopher, essay writer
About Sámuel Brassai
Lived 1800 – 1897 (aged 97). Sámuel Brassai was a Hungarian historian, university teacher, philosopher, geographer, botanist and philologist.
Sámuel Brassai (15 June 1797 or 1800 – 24 June 1897) was a Hungarian linguist and teacher sometimes called "The Last Transylvanian Polymath." In addition to being a linguist and pedagogue he was also a natural scientist, mathematician, musician, philosopher, essay writer, and a regular member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. He is perhaps best known for teaching methods.
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Who was Sámuel Brassai?
Hungarian linguist, pedagogue, natural scientist, mathematician, musician, philosopher, essay writer (c.1800–1897)
When was Sámuel Brassai born?
Sámuel Brassai was born on 13 February 1800 in Kingdom of Hungary.
When did Sámuel Brassai die?
Sámuel Brassai died on 24 June 1897 in Kingdom of Hungary.
What was Sámuel Brassai's occupation?
Sámuel Brassai was a historian, university teacher, philosopher, geographer, botanist and philologist.
What nationality was Sámuel Brassai?
Sámuel Brassai was Hungarian.
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