Anna Maria van Schurman: Biography, Facts and Career
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Anna Maria van Schurman (November 5, 1607 – May 4, 1678) was a Dutch painter, engraver, poet, classical scholar, philosopher, and feminist writer who is best known for her exceptional learning and her defence of female education. She was a highly educated woman, who excelled in art, music, and literature, and became a polyglot proficient in fourteen languages, including Latin, Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew, Arabic, Syriac, Aramaic, and Ethiopic, as well as various contemporary European languages. She was the first woman to study, unofficially, at a Dutch university.
Quick facts about Anna Maria van Schurman
- Full name: Anna Maria van Schurman
- Born: 1607-11-05
- Nationality: Dutch Republic
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q255261
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Who is Anna Maria van Schurman?
Anna Maria van Schurman (November 5, 1607 – May 4, 1678) was a Dutch painter, engraver, poet, classical scholar, philosopher, and feminist writer who is best known for her exceptional learning and her defence of female education.
What nationality is Anna Maria van Schurman?
Anna Maria van Schurman is Dutch Republic.
When was Anna Maria van Schurman born?
Anna Maria van Schurman was born on 1607-11-05.
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