Name Johann Siebenkees Role Philosopher | Education University of Altdorf | |
Died June 25, 1796, Altdorf bei Nurnberg, Germany | ||
Johann Philipp Siebenkees (4 October 1759 – 25 June 1796) was a German philosopher.
Siebenkees studied theology, philosophy, and philology at University of Altdorf. In 1791 he became associate professor of philosophy there, and a full professor of languages in 1795. He also taught archeology. It has been suggested that he was responsible for the invention of the iron maiden during this period.
Johann Philipp Siebenkees was a cousin of the poet Johann Christian Siebenkees.
Siebenkees undertook several voyages to Venice, Rome, and Naples. He died of a stroke in 1796.
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