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Also Known As Richard Heinrich Ludwig Avenarius
Born November 19, 1843 • Paris • France • (Birthday in 6 days)
Died August 18, 1896 (aged 52) • Zürich • Switzerland
Notable Works “Kritik der reinen Erfahrung”
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