Adam Olearius

Adam Olearius was a German scholar, mathematician, geographer and librarian. He became secretary to the ambassador sent by Frederick III, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp, to the Shah of Safavid (Iran), and published two books about the events and observations during his travels.

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Who was born first?

• Adam Olearius was born 4 years before Abel Tasman
• Adam Olearius was born 6 years before Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
• Adam Olearius was born 6 years before Semyon Dezhnyov
• Adam Olearius was born 6 years after Anthony van Diemen
• Adam Olearius was born 7 years after Antonio de Erauso

Timeline

1. Antonio de ErausoFebruary 10, 1592 – circa 1650
2. Anthony van Diemen1593 – April 19, 1645
3. Adam Olearius (this page)September 23, 1599 – February 1671
4. Abel Tasman1603 – October 10, 1659
5. Jean-Baptiste Tavernier1605 – July 1689
6. Semyon DezhnyovMarch 7, 1605 – 1673

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