Circle of Johann Philipp

(1764 - 1844), a member of the Imperial Academy of Sciences. Born in Halle as a home carer was in Russia. Having started collecting Russian coins, he in 1805, Mr.. released a study: "Einleitung in die Munzgeschichte des Russischen Reichs", save the value and so far (after two years out of his translation, entitled "Critical to the finding of Russian coins"). The main work of the Circle: Critical experience explain Byzantine chronology in connection with the ancient history of Russia "appeared in 1810, its purpose - to check the chronology of the Byzantine these ancient parts of our record. This circle has identified the main Byzantine source for the introduction of The Tale of Bygone Years - a chronicle of George Hamartolos. Little of his work published after his death in 1848. edited by Academician Kunik: "Forschungen in die altere Geschichte Russlands"; here did not include an extensive introduction to the "Research" ax. Lerberga. Collection of coins Circle bequeathed them to the Imperial Academy of Sciences. - Wed. P. B. (ilyarsky) "Biography I.F. Circle "(Journal of the Ministry of National Education", h. LXIV).