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- NAME: Christian Freiherr von 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
- 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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(born Jan. 24, 1679, Breslau, Silesia—died April 9, 1754, Halle, Prussia) German philosopher, mathematician, and scientist. He was educated at the universities of Breslau, Jena, and Leipzig and was a pupil of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. 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.Copyright © 1994-2011 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. For more information visit Britannica.com
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