Birgitte Thott, Danish scholar, writer and translator (born 1662)

Birgitte (Bridget) Thott was a Danish writer, scholar and feminist, known for her learning. She was fluent and literate in Latin along with many other languages. She translated many published works into Danish, including a 1,000-page translation of Latin moral philosopher Seneca.

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