Joachim Camerarius, the Elder, was a German classical scholar. His critical abilities, his deep understanding of Greek and Latin, and his wide-ranging knowledge of the ancient world made him one of the foremost German scholars of his time. Wikipedia
Born: April 12, 1500, Bamberg, Germany
Died: April 17, 1574 (age 74 years), Leipzig, Germany
Education: Leipzig University and Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg
Children: Ludwig Camerarius