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Henry Oldenburg

(1618–1677) Editor Bremen

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Henry Oldenburg was an editor from Bremen, best known for The correspondence of Henry Oldenburg.

Quick Facts About Henry Oldenburg

Born
November 30, 1618
Died
September 5, 1677
Nationality
Bremen
Profession
Editor
Notable works
The correspondence of Henry Oldenburg

About Henry Oldenburg

Henry Oldenburg was a German theologian, diplomat, and natural philosopher, known as one of the creators of modern scientific peer review. He was one of the foremost intelligencers of 17th-century Europe, with a network of correspondents to rival those of Fabri de Peiresc, Marin Mersenne, and Ismaël Boulliau. At the foundation of the Royal Society in London, he took on the task of foreign correspondence, as the first Secretary.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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