Johann Friedrich Gronovius [SEP] occupation
Johann Friedrich Gronovius
Johann Friedrich Gronovius (the Latinized form of Gronow; 8 September 1611 – 28 December 1671) was a German classical scholar, librarian and critic.
Born in Hamburg, he studied at several universities and travelled in England, France and Italy. In 1643, he was appointed professor of rhetoric and history at Deventer, and in 1658 to the Greek chair at Leiden, where he remained until his death. In 1665, Gronovius succeeded Antonius Thysius the Younger as the 6th Librarian of Leiden University (see
Gronovius
Gronovius is a surname. It is a latinised form of the surname Gronow. Notable people with the surname include:
- Johann Friedrich Gronovius (1611–1671), German classical scholar and critic;
- Jakob Gronovius (1645–1716), Dutch classical scholar;
- Jan Frederik Gronovius (also Johannes Fredericus) (1686–1762), Dutch botanist;
- Laurens Theodorus Gronovius (1730–1777), Dutch botanist.