Rudolph Erich Raspe
Death date
November 17, 1793
Place of birth
Hanover, West Germany
Profession
Writing
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Biography
Rudolf Erich Raspe (March 1736 – 16 November 1794) was a German librarian, writer, and scientist, called by his biographer John Patrick Carswell a "rogue". He is best known for his collection of tall tales, The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen also known as Baron Munchausen's Narrative of his Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in Russia, originally a satirical work with political aims.
Also known as
Рудольф Эрих Распе
