Johann Erich Thunmann

Johann Erich Thunmann
Born(1746-08-23)23 August 1746
Thoresund, Södermanland, Sweden
Died17 December 1778(1778-12-17) (aged 32)
NationalitySwedish and German
Other namesJohannes Erich Thunmann
Occupation(s)linguist, historian and theologian

Johann Erich Thunmann or Johannes or Hans (23 August 1746 — 17 December 1778) was a linguist, historian and theologian born in Thoresund (Södermanland) in Sweden. He studied at Strängnäs and Uppsala then left Sweden to study at Greifswald. Thunmann was professor of philosophy at the University of Halle.

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