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Johann Weikhard Valvasor

1641 - 1693

Born

c. May 1641

Laibach [Ljubljana], Duchy of Krain [Dežela Kranjska], Austria [modern day Slovenia], Europe

Died

19 September 1693

Gurkfeld [Krško], Austria [modern day Slovenia], Europe

Nationality
Austrian; Slovenian
Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
14/12/1687
Age at the time of election for Royal Society fellowship
36
Fields of Interest
Topography
Occupation
Soldier
Relationships
Parents: Bartholomäus Freiherr von Valvasor and Anna Maria Freiin von Rauber Married: 1) Anna Rosina von Grafenweg; 2) Anna Maximilia Freiin von Zetschker Children: 1) in total nine; 2) one daughter

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