Hieronymus Carl Friedrich von Münchhausen (1720)
Münchhausen was a German baron who became legendary for his fantastic stories about his adventures as a hunter, sportsman,and soldier. Sent in his youth to serve as a page, he later joined the Russian military and served until 1750, taking part in two campaigns against the Ottoman Turks. Returning home,Münchhausen acquired a reputation as an honest businessman but also as a teller of tall tales. His stories included his account of having ridden a cannonball and what other outrageous claims?More…
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