Abraham Jakob Penzel
German philologist and polymath (1749-1819)
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Summary
Abraham Jakob Penzel was born on November 17, 1749[1], in Törten[2]. He died on March 17, 1819[3], in Jena[4]. He worked as a philologist[5], polymath[6], teacher[7], editor[8], and literary historian[9]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: March 16, 1819[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[12]
- Occupation: translator[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Archives at: Bavarian State Library[15]
- Family name: Penzel[16]
- Given name: Abraham[17], Jakob[18], Jakub[19]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20], Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[21], Polish Biographical Dictionary[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]
- Significant person: Adam Alojzij Baričević[24]
- P14585: 44780[25]
FAQs
Where was Abraham Jakob Penzel born?
Abraham Jakob Penzel's place of birth was Törten[2].
Where did Abraham Jakob Penzel die?
Abraham Jakob Penzel died in Jena[4].
What did Abraham Jakob Penzel do for work?
Abraham Jakob Penzel worked as a philologist[5], polymath[6], teacher[7], editor[8], and literary historian[9].