Jakob Melchior Ziegler

(1801-1883)
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Summary

Jakob Melchior Ziegler was born on November 27, 1801[1], in Winterthur[2]. He died on April 1, 1883[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as a cartographer[5]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[7]
  • Religion or worldview: Protestant Church of Switzerland[8], reformed[9]
  • Sex or gender: male[10]
  • Academic degree: honorary doctorate[11]
  • Family name: Ziegler[12]
  • Given name: Jakob[13], Melchior[14]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Winterthur[15]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[17]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[18]

FAQs

Where was Jakob Melchior Ziegler born?

Jakob Melchior Ziegler was born in Winterthur[2].

Where did Jakob Melchior Ziegler die?

Jakob Melchior Ziegler died in Basel[4].

What did Jakob Melchior Ziegler do for work?

Jakob Melchior Ziegler worked as a cartographer[5].

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. [10] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [1] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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