Ferdinand Meyer

Swiss historian (1799-1840)
Person human Q47500970
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Summary

Ferdinand Meyer was born on March 7, 1799[1], in Zurich[2]. He died on May 11, 1840[3], in Zurich[4]. He worked as a historian[5] and university teacher[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Johann Jakob Meyer[8]
  • Mother: Susanna Meyer[9]
  • Spouse: Betsy Meyer-Ulrich[10]
  • Child: Conrad Ferdinand Meyer[11], Betsy Meyer[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[13]
  • Position held: Zürich Executive Councilor[14]
  • Religion or worldview: reformed[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Family name: Meyer[17]
  • Given name: Ferdinand[18]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Zurich[19]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[21]
  • Sibling: Wilhelm Meyer[22], Friedrich Meyer-Schulthess[23], Heinrich Meyer-Hess[24]
  • Writing language: German[25]
  • P14585: 44567[26]
  • P14608: 132223570[27]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand Meyer born?

Ferdinand Meyer was born in Zurich[2].

Where did Ferdinand Meyer die?

Ferdinand Meyer died in Zurich[4].

Who were Ferdinand Meyer's parents?

Ferdinand Meyer's father was Johann Jakob Meyer[8]. Ferdinand Meyer's mother was Susanna Meyer[9].

Who was Ferdinand Meyer married to?

Ferdinand Meyer's spouses include Betsy Meyer-Ulrich[10].

What did Ferdinand Meyer do for work?

Ferdinand Meyer worked as a historian[5] and university teacher[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . Q135689159. Retrieved . wahlen.zh.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Q124535956. wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 1
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  2. 17d ago · Sehralt · 2026-09-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Zürich Executive Councilor, Zürich Executive Councilor
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  3. 5w ago · Sehralt · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Zürich Executive Councilor, Zürich Executive Councilor
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  4. 5w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-09-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 → 44567
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  5. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 132223570
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  6. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Ixtheo authority id → 519543467
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    Municipal affiliation of a swiss national → Zurich
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