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Hans Jakob Escher

Swiss politician, 1656 - 1734
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Summary

Hans Jakob Escher was born on June 27, 1656[1], in Zurich[2]. He died on May 19, 1734[3], in Zurich[4]. He worked as a mayor[5].

Key Facts

  • Father: Hans Kaspar Escher[6]
  • Child: Hans Caspar Escher[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[8]
  • Religion or worldview: reformed[9]
  • Sex or gender: male[10]
  • Family: Escher vom Glas[11]
  • Family name: Escher[12]
  • Given name: Hans[13]
  • Work location: Zurich[14]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Zurich[15]

FAQs

Where was Hans Jakob Escher born?

Hans Jakob Escher was born in Zurich[2].

Where did Hans Jakob Escher die?

Hans Jakob Escher passed away in Zurich[4].

Who were Hans Jakob Escher's parents?

Hans Jakob Escher's father was Hans Kaspar Escher[6].

What did Hans Jakob Escher do for work?

Hans Jakob Escher worked as a mayor[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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