Heinrich Christian Michael Rettig

German theologian and classical philologist (1799–1836)
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Summary

Heinrich Christian Michael Rettig was born on July 30, 1799[1], in Giessen[2]. He died on March 24, 1836[3], in Zurich[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], and Protestant theologian[8].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1795[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Position held: rector[11], President of the University of Zurich[12]
  • Employer: University of Giessen[13], University of Zurich[14]
  • Religion or worldview: Protestant church[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[17]
  • Given name: Heinrich[18]
  • Work location: Zurich[19]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[21]
  • Name in native language: Heinrich Christian Michael Rettig[22]

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Christian Michael Rettig born?

Heinrich Christian Michael Rettig was born in Giessen[2].

Where did Heinrich Christian Michael Rettig die?

Heinrich Christian Michael Rettig died in Zurich[4].

What did Heinrich Christian Michael Rettig do for work?

Heinrich Christian Michael Rettig worked as a theologian[5], classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], and Protestant theologian[8].

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  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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    Hessian biography person (gnd) id → 16027
    Occupation → theologian, classical philologist, university teacher +1
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    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
    Hessian biography person (gnd) id → 16027
    Bibsys id → 15021624
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