Athanasius Kircher

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Athanasius Kircher born?May 2, 1601 or 1602
2. When did Athanasius Kircher die?November 27, 1680
3. What nationality was Athanasius Kircher?German
4. What is the affiliation?Jesuit priest and scholar
5. What is the career?Professor at the Roman College for over 40 years
6. Who was Athanasius Kircher?He was a 17th-century German Jesuit scholar who studied many subjects, like science, languages, and ancient cultures.

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