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Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall | |
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Born | 9 June 1774 Graz |
Died | 23 November 1856 (aged 82) Vienna |
Occupation | Orientalist |
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Joseph Freiherr von Hammer-Purgstall (9 June 1774 – 23 November 1856)[1] was an Austrian orientalist, historian and diplomat. He is considered one of the most accomplished orientalists of his time.