Salomon Schweigger, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Salomon Schweigger

German theologian and orientalist of the 16th century

Date of Birth: 30-Mar-1551

Place of Birth: Sulz am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Date of Death: 21-Jun-1622

Profession: translator, theologian, orientalist

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Salomon Schweigger

  • Salomon Schweigger (also spelled Solomon Schweiger) (30 March 1551 – 21 June 1622) was a German Lutheran theologian, minister, anthropologist and orientalist of the 16th century.
  • He provided a valuable insight during his travels in the Balkans, Constantinople and the Middle East, and published a famous travel book of his exploits.
  • He also published the first German language translation of the Qur'an.

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