Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall
Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall (1774–1856) was an explorer, translator and diplomat.
Also recorded as Hammer; Joseph Freiherr von Hammer-Purgstall.
Overview
Recorded at birth as Joseph Freiherr von Hammer.
Born at Graz in 1774, died at Vienna in 1856.
In detail
Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall studied at K.k. Akademie für Orientalische Sprachen. Friedrich Rückert is recorded as having studied under Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall. the recorded working language is German.
The field of work recorded is oriental studies and diplomacy.
Employment is recorded with Austrian Academy of Sciences. Membership is recorded of Austrian Academy of Sciences, German Archaeological Institute and Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
Distinctions recorded are Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art, honorary doctor of the Charles University of Prague and honorary doctorate of the University of Graz.
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