Johann Bernhard Basedow

Johann Bernhard Basedow
Johann Bernhard Basedow
Born(1724-09-11)September 11, 1724
Hamburg
DiedJuly 25, 1790(1790-07-25) (aged 65)
Magdeburg
Occupations
  • Philosopher
  • educator
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Johann Bernhard Basedow (German pronunciation: [ˈbaːzədo]; 11 September 1724 – 25 July 1790) was a German educational reformer, teacher and writer. He founded the Philanthropinum, a short-lived but influential progressive school in Dessau, and was the author of "Elementarwerk", a popular illustrated textbook for children.

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