Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey: Biography, Facts and Career
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Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey (French: Jean Henri Samuel Formey; 31 May 1711 – 7 March 1797) was a German churchman, educator, author, and journalist. The son of an immigrant French family, he preached, taught, and wrote in French. A founding member of the Berlin Academy, he wrote thousands of letters, popularized scientific and philosophical ideas, and also contributed to Diderot's Encyclopédie.
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- Full name: Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey
- Born: 1711-05-31
- Nationality: Germany
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q88385
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Who is Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey?
Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey (French: Jean Henri Samuel Formey; 31 May 1711 – 7 March 1797) was a German churchman, educator, author, and journalist.
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Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey is Germany.
When was Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey born?
Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey was born on 1711-05-31.
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