Philipp Andreas Oldenburger

Philipp Andreas Oldenburger was a renowned 17th century lawyer and political historian from Germany. ^[1]

After writing a pamphlet that offended German authorities, he was placed under arrest and sentenced to eat his writings. While carrying out his sentence, he was flogged, with orders given not to stop the flogging until he had eaten the last crumb. Oldenburger died in 1678.

References

↑ Wallace, etc; Irving Wallace; David Wallechinsky; Amy Wallace (1981). The People's almanac presents the book of lists #2. Bantam Books. p. 146. ISBN 0-553-13101-X.

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