Anton Friedrich Büsching
Anton Friedrich Busching | |
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Anton Friedrich Büsching | |
| Born | September 27, 1724 |
| Died | 28 May 1793 (aged 68) |
| Occupation(s) | German theologian and geographer |
| Children | Johann Gustav Gottlieb Büsching |
Anton Friedrich Büsching (27 September 1724 – 28 May 1793) was a German geographer, historian, educator and theologian. His Erdbeschreibung ("Earth description") was the first geographical work of any scientific merit. He also did significant work on behalf of education.