2. Leibniz Archive

The collection houses approximately 50,000 documents comprising some 200,000 pages by Leibniz, including his extensive correspondence with scholars from around the world as well as the books from his private library. The 15,000 letters in the collection are still being cataloged. A total of 1,100 correspondents from 16 countries have been identified. Since 2007, Leibniz’s writings have been part of UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. It is the largest written estate of any scholar. A complete edition is expected to be available by 2048. A 15-volume Chinese edition of Leibniz’s works is also planned, as well as a Spanish one.

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This archive holds around 50,000 pieces of writing totalling around 200,000 pages written by Leibniz, including a large amount of correspondence with scholars from all around the world, as well as books from his private library. The 15,000 letters in the archive are still being evaluated today. 1,100 senders from 16 countries have been counted. Leibniz's writings have enjoyed UNESCO world document heritage status since 2007. It is the largest written archive of any scholar anywhere. A total edition is planned for publication by 2048. A 15-volume Chinese Leibniz edition is also planned, as well as one in Spanish.

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Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

Leibniz Tour of Hannover

Discover the places where Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz lived and worked in his time with this permanent city guide.

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