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Peter Forsskål, sometimes spelled Pehr Forsskål, Peter Forskaol, Petrus Forskål or Pehr Forsskåhl (11 January 1732 – 11 July 1763) was a Swedish-speaking Finnish explorer, orientalist, naturalist, and an apostle of Carl Linnaeus.
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Learn about Peter Forsskål, a Swedish Enlightenment thinker who advocated for civil liberties in his 1759 pamphlet. Explore his life, work, legacy and translations of his writings.
The Peter Forsskal Project is a collaboration of scholars and experts on the history and significance of freedom of expression and access to information. Learn about the project's members, their backgrounds and their publications on the Swedish scholar Peter Forsskal and his Arabian journey.
A translation of the original manuscript of Peter Forsskål's 1759 work on freedom of the press and civil liberty, with an introduction and background information. Learn about the historical context, the censorship, and the influence of Forsskål's ideas on modern democracy.
Jan 11, 2023 · Peter Forsskål, a Finnish naturalist and explorer, was born Jan. 11, 1732. Because Finland was then part of the kingdom of Sweden, Forsskål was often referred to as a Swedish scientist... Scientist of the Day - Peter Forsskål. January 11, 2023. Portrait of Peter Forsskål, 1760, Salnecke Castle, Uppland, Sweden (peterforsskal.com)
The Legacy of Peter Forsskål. 250 Years of Freedom of Expression. Ulla Carlsson. , David Goldberg. (Eds.) Read Open Access. The publication can be downloaded with Open Access on the NordPub publishing platform.
Peter Forsskål (1732–1763) was the naturalist on the Royal Danish Expedition to Arabia (1761–1767), a particularly rich example of the eighteenth century era of scientific exploration and a quintessential project of the Enlightenment.
