Gerard van Swieten
Gerard van Swieten was an Austrian physician and librarian in the 18th century, notable for his role in the cataloging of the imperial library in Vienna; he introduced a sophisticated reference system in the Josephinian Catalog, which aimed to make the library accessible to the educated public, highlighting the intersection of culture and knowledge dissemination.
Born on Mar 20, 1700 (325 years old)
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Gerard van Swieten created the Josephinian catalog, which aimed to democratize access to the imperial library's collection.
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