Salomon Schweigger, German theologian (born 1551)

Salomon Schweigger

German theologian and orientalist (1551–1622)

Salomon Schweigger was a German Lutheran theologian, minister, anthropologist and orientalist of the 16th century. He provided insights during his travels in the Balkans, Constantinople and the Middle East, and published a travel book of his exploits. He also published the first…