Joseph Aschbach

Joseph Ritter von Aschbach (29 April 1801 – 25 April 1882) was a German historian who studied the Visigoths, writing "Geschichte der Westgoten" ("History of the Visigoths") [1] in 1827.

Aschbach was born in Höchst (Frankfurt am Main).

He initially studied theology and philosophy at the University of Heidelberg, but his focus soon turned to history, being influenced by Friedrich Christoph Schlosser.

Within two years he became a member of the Vienna Academy of Sciences.

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