Joseph Justus Scaliger

Joseph Justus Scaliger (/ˈskælədʒər/; August 5, 1540, Agen – January 21, 1609, Leiden) was a French religious leader and scholar, known for expanding the notion of classical history from Greek and Ancient Roman history to include Persian, Babylonian, Jewish and Ancient Egyptian history.

Read more about Joseph Justus Scaliger:  Early Life, University and Travels, France, Geneva, and France, Academic Output, The Netherlands, Scaliger Vs. The Jesuits

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