Rudolph Erich Raspe

Rudolph Erich Raspe

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Died

November 17, 1793 (undefined years old)

Known For

Writing

Place of Birth

Hanover, West Germany

Rudolf Erich Raspe (March 1736 – 16 November 1794) was a German librarian, writer, and scientist, called by his biographer John Patrick Carswell a "rogue". He is best known for his collection of tall tales, The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen also known as Baron Munchausen's Narrative of his Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in Russia, originally a satirical work with political aims.

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