Moses Mendelssohn: Quick Facts


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Also Known As Moses Dessau
Born September 26, 1729 • Dessau • Germany
Died January 4, 1786 (aged 56) • Berlin • Germany
Subjects Of Study Judaism • immortality • religious toleration • soul

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