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Sámuel Brassai

Hungarian linguist, pedagogue, natural scientist, mathematician, musician, philosopher, essay writer (c.1800–1897)

Sámuel Brassai has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 1798 in Kingdom of Hungary.

Born

in 1798

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: in 1898

Birthplace
Kingdom of Hungary
Professions
newspaper editor, philologist, historian, naturalist, geographer, philosopher, botanist, university teacher
Citizenship
Hungary

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in 1798 (author citation in botany and mycology; Harvard Index of Botanists; International Plant Names Index) or February 13, 1800 (epa.oszk.hu) or June 15, 1797 (Library of Congress Authorities; BnF authorities).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

February 13, 1800

Precision: day · Rank: normal

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Where was Sámuel Brassai born?

Sámuel Brassai was born in Kingdom of Hungary.