Title:
125th Death Anniversary of Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall
Description:
Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall (1774-1856) was an Austrian orientalist.
Born Joseph Hammer in Graz, Styria, he received his early education mainly in Vienna. Entering the diplomatic service in 1796, he was appointed in 1799 to a position in the Austrian embassy in Constantinople. In 1807 he returned home from the East.
For fifty years Hammer-Purgstall wrote prolifically on the most diverse subjects and published numerous texts and translations of Arabic, Persian and Turkish authors.
Born Joseph Hammer in Graz, Styria, he received his early education mainly in Vienna. Entering the diplomatic service in 1796, he was appointed in 1799 to a position in the Austrian embassy in Constantinople. In 1807 he returned home from the East.
For fifty years Hammer-Purgstall wrote prolifically on the most diverse subjects and published numerous texts and translations of Arabic, Persian and Turkish authors.
Country:
Austria
Denomination:
3 öS - Austrian schilling
Issue Date:
1981-11-23
Color:
Multicolor
Print Method:
Photogravure and Recess
Perforation:
comb 13¾ x 14
Dimensions:
43 x 36 mm
Emission:
Commemorative
Catalog Numbers:
Mi:AT 1689,Sn:AT 1196,Yt:AT 1518,Sg:AT 1917,AFA:AT 1582,ANK:AT 1720,Un:AT 1518
Date Added:
2025-10-29 14:45:56
Themes:
Diplomats | Famous People | Furniture | Men
Date Added:
2025-10-29 14:45:56
