Rudolf Erich Raspe, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Rudolf Erich Raspe

German author and scientist

Date of Birth: 26-Mar-1736

Place of Birth: Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany

Date of Death: 16-Nov-1794

Profession: writer, librarian, translator, author, geologist, chemist, curator, university teacher, art historian, linguist

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Rudolf Erich Raspe (March 1736 – 16 November 1794) was a German librarian, writer, and scientist, called by his biographer John Patrick Carswell a "rogue".
He is best known for his collection of tall tales, The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen also known as Baron Munchausen's Narrative of his Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in Russia, originally a satirical work with political aims.



Alternative names	Tassie
Description	Scottish engraver
Date of birth/death	1735	1799
Location of birth/death	Scotland	London
Authority control	: Q6144027 VIAF: 8245126 ISNI: 0000 0000 6632 2556 ULAN: 500020360 LCCN: nr93038815 Open Library: OL4268698A WorldCat