Adam Olearius
GERMAN WRITER, SCHOLAR AND DIPLOMAT (1599-1671)
Adam Oelschlager; Adam Oelschläger; Olearius, Adam
Adam Olearius (born Adam Ölschläger or Oehlschlaeger, 24 September 159922 February 1671) was a German scholar, mathematician, geographer and librarian. He became secretary to the ambassador sent by Frederick III, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp, to the Shah of Safavid Persia (Iran), and published two books about the events and observations during his travels.