Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall
Austrian orientalist and historian
Joseph Freiherr von Hammer-Purgstall was an Austrian orientalist, historian and diplomat. He is considered one of the most accomplished orientalists of his time. Wikipedia
Born: June 9, 1774, Graz, Austria
Died: November 23, 1856 (age 82 years), Vienna, Austria
Children: Karl Hammer-Purgstall
Spouse: Karoline von Henikstein (m. 1816–1844)