Birgitte Thott

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Danish philosopher, auther, and scholar (1610-1662)

MusiciansLived 1610 to 1662 · aged 51

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Birgitte (Bridget) Thott was a Danish writer, scholar and feminist, known for her learning. She was fluent and literate in Latin along with many other languages. She translated many published works into Danish, including a 1,000-page translation of Latin moral philosopher Seneca.

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Birgitte Thott

Title page from Thott's translation of Seneca's works into Danish. Birgitte Thott's name is not mentioned but she is shown AS Minerva wearing a helmet at the top of the page

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Birgitte Thott

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