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German writer, scholar and diplomat
- Lived
- 1599–1671
- Country
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Halberstadt
- Books
- 1
- Also writes as
- Adonis, Andinus d' Orliens, Ascanius d' Oliva, Ascanius Olivarius
Adam Olearius published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with The Voyages and Travells of the Ambassadors Sent by Frederick, Duke of Holstein, to the Great Duke of Muscovy and the King of Persia (1669).
Updated September 2026
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The Voyages and Travells of the Ambassadors Sent by Frederick, Duke of Holstein, to the Great Duke of Muscovy and the King of Persia
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The Voyages and Travells of the Ambassadors Sent by Frederick, Duke of Holstein, to the Great Duke of Muscovy and the King of Persia (1669)
About Adam Olearius
Adam Olearius 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 (Iran), and published two books about the events and observations during his travels.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Adam Olearius FAQ
- How many books has Adam Olearius written?
- Adam Olearius published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Adam Olearius's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Voyages and Travells of the Ambassadors Sent by Frederick, Duke of Holstein, to the Great Duke of Muscovy and the King of Persia.
- What is Adam Olearius's last book?
- The Voyages and Travells of the Ambassadors Sent by Frederick, Duke of Holstein, to the Great Duke of Muscovy and the King of Persia (1669).
- What is Adam Olearius's most famous book?
- The Voyages and Travells of the Ambassadors Sent by Frederick, Duke of Holstein, to the Great Duke of Muscovy and the King of Persia (1669) is Adam Olearius's most widely read book.
- Does Adam Olearius write under a pen name?
- Yes: Adam Olearius has also published as Adonis, Andinus d' Orliens, Ascanius d' Oliva and Ascanius Olivarius.
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