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Claudius Salmasius

French classical scholar, writer and professor in Leiden (1588-1653)

Claudius Salmasius was born on April 15, 1588 in Semur-en-Auxois and died on September 3, 1653, aged 65.

Born

April 15, 1588

Claudius Salmasius died aged 65.

Died: September 3, 1653

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Birthplace
Semur-en-Auxois
Professions
jurist, classical philologist, philologist, theologian, university teacher, lector, humanist, orientalist, classical scholar, writer, professor
Citizenship
Dutch Republic, Kingdom of France

More about Claudius Salmasius

Zodiac sign
Aries
Birth name
Claude de Saumaise

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Questions people ask

How old was Claudius Salmasius when they died?

Claudius Salmasius died aged 65.

When is Claudius Salmasius’s birthday?

Claudius Salmasius’s recorded birthday is April 15.

Where was Claudius Salmasius born?

Claudius Salmasius was born in Semur-en-Auxois.

What was Claudius Salmasius’s name at birth?

Claudius Salmasius’s recorded birth name is Claude de Saumaise.

When did Claudius Salmasius die?

Claudius Salmasius died on September 3, 1653.