Johann Caspar Füssli
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Summary
Johann Caspar Füssli was born on January 3, 1706[1], in Zurich[2]. He died on May 6, 1782[3], in Zurich[4]. He worked as a painter[5], art historian[6], writer[7], printer[8], and publisher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (255 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Hans Rudolf Füßli[11]
- Spouse: Q139832259[12]
- Child: Johann Kaspar Füssli[13], Anna Füssli[14], Henry Fuseli[15], Johann Rudolf Füssli[16], Hans Rudolf Füssli[17]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[18]
- Occupation: municipal clerk[19]
- Student: Johann Heinrich Meyer[20], Johann Heinrich Lips[21]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: portrait[24]
- Commons category: Johann Caspar Füssli[25]
- Family name: Füssli[26]
- Given name: Johann[27]
- Work location: Zurich[28]
- Student of: Hans Rudolf Füßli[29]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Zurich[30]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[31], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[32], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[33], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[34], New International Encyclopedia[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[36]
- Commons Creator page: Johann Caspar Füssli[37]
- Name in native language: Johann Caspar Füssli[38]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1721[39]
- End of work period: January 1, 1782[40]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[41]
- Has works in the collection: Gleimhaus[42]
Why It Matters
Johann Caspar Füssli has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Johann Caspar Füssli born?
Johann Caspar Füssli's place of birth was Zurich[2].
Where did Johann Caspar Füssli die?
Johann Caspar Füssli passed away in Zurich[4].
Who were Johann Caspar Füssli's parents?
Johann Caspar Füssli's father was Hans Rudolf Füßli[11].
Who was Johann Caspar Füssli married to?
Johann Caspar Füssli's spouses include Q139832259[12].
What did Johann Caspar Füssli do for work?
Johann Caspar Füssli worked as a painter[5], art historian[6], writer[7], printer[8], and publisher[9].