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n. - German historian noted for his critical approach to sources and for his history of Rome (1776-1831); United States Protestant theologian (1892-1971).

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  • Vez Nov.Collect. ii. 256, and Eunapius in Niebuhr, Byzant.
  • Niebuhr is my favorite theologian for his sheer depth and logical abilities.
  • He called Niebuhr his "favorite philosopher," Brooks wrote.
  • Merobaudes in Niebuhr’s edit. of the Byzantines, p. 14. —
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