Lorenz Beger's work as a librarian and antiquarian, and his activities as a poet, together with his contribution to entertainments at the court of Heidelberg, are examined. His career emphasizes the diverse demands made on the university-educated middle class official employed at the court, and the benefits to both prince and his servant.
The career of Lorenz Beger (1653-1705), active at both the Palatine and Brandenburg courts, highlights the diverse demands made on the university-educated ...