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- NAME: Christian Wolff
- OCCUPATION: Philosopher, Scholar, Mathematician, Royalty, Botanist, Academic Author
- BIRTH DATE: January 24, 1679
- DEATH DATE: April 09, 1754
- EDUCATION: University of Breslau, University of Jena, Leipzig University
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Breslau, Poland
- PLACE OF DEATH: Halle, Germany
- Full Name: Christian Freiherr von Wolff
- Nickname: Wolfius
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Christian Freiherr von Wolff was a German philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who is best known as a leading spokesman of German rationalism.
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German philosopher, mathematician, and scientist Christian Freiherr von Wolff was born Jan. 24, 1679, in Breslau, Silesia. He wrote numerous works in theology, psychology, botany, and physics but is best known as a leading spokesman of German rationalism. His series of essays, all beginning under the title Rational Ideas, covered many subjects and expounded Leibniz's theories in popular form.© 2013 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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