Peter Kolbe
Astronomer (1675-1726) in South Africa · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 51
Peter Kolbe was a German teacher, astronomer, ethnologist, traveller, and explorer of South Africa. His major work was the book Caput bonae spei hodiernum (1719) in which he provided detailed descriptions of Khoikhoi life which differed significantly in perception from the descriptions of earlier travellers.
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He compared European culture and beliefs with those of the Khoikhoi. An English translation, by Guido Medley, was published in 1731.
Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1675 to 1726 · aged 51
