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Hermann Witsius
1708Oct, 22

Hermann Witsius

Hermann Witsius, Dutch theologian and academic (b. 1636)
Hermann Witsius (Herman Wits or in Latin Hermannus Witsius; 12 February 1636 – 22 October 1708, aged 72) was a Dutch theologian.

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