Georg von Wyß

Swiss historian (1816-1893)
Person human Q5535844
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Georg von Wyß

Summary

Georg von Wyß is a human[1]. Born in Zurich[2], he… he was born on March 31, 1816[3]. He died in Zurich[4]. He died on December 17, 1893[5]. He worked as a historian[6], university teacher[7], and politician[8]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Georg von Wyß's place of birth was Zurich[2].
  • Georg von Wyß passed away in Zurich[4].
  • Georg von Wyß was born on March 31, 1816[3].
  • Georg von Wyß died on December 17, 1893[5].
  • Georg von Wyß's father was David von Wyss[10].
  • Georg von Wyß held citizenship in Switzerland[11].
  • Georg von Wyß's professions included historian[6].
  • Georg von Wyß's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Georg von Wyß's professions included politician[8].
  • Georg von Wyß held the position of rector[12].
  • Among Georg von Wyß's employers was University of Zurich[13].
  • Georg von Wyß's religion is recorded as reformed[14].
  • Georg von Wyß is recorded as male[15].
  • Georg von Wyß's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Georg von Wyß's Commons category is recorded as Georg von Wyß[17].
  • Georg von Wyß's archives at is recorded as Zentralbibliothek Zürich[18].
  • Georg von Wyß's family name is recorded as von Wyss[19].
  • Georg von Wyß's given name is recorded as Georg[20].
  • Georg von Wyß's relative is recorded as Karl Bürkli[21].
  • Georg von Wyß's relative is recorded as David von Wyss[22].
  • Georg von Wyß's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Zurich[23].
  • Georg von Wyß's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24].
  • Georg von Wyß's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Georg von Wyß's sibling is recorded as Friedrich von Wyss[26].

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Origins and Family

Georg von Wyß's place of birth was Zurich[2]. He was born on March 31, 1816[3]. His father was David von Wyss[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], university teacher[7], and politician[8]. Georg von Wyß was employed by University of Zurich[13]. He held the position of rector[12].

Personal Life

Georg von Wyß's religion is recorded as reformed[14].

Death and Burial

Georg von Wyß died on December 17, 1893[5]. He passed away in Zurich[4].

Why It Matters

Georg von Wyß is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Georg von Wyß born?

Georg von Wyß was born in Zurich[2].

Where did Georg von Wyß die?

Georg von Wyß died in Zurich[4].

Who were Georg von Wyß's parents?

Georg von Wyß's father was David von Wyss[10].

What did Georg von Wyß do for work?

Georg von Wyß worked as historian[6], university teacher[7], and politician[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . zbcollections.ch. zbcollections.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Georg
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