Johann Christian Messerschmid

German author (1720-1794)
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Summary

Johann Christian Messerschmid was born on October 12, 1720[1], in Weißenfels[2]. He died on January 21, 1794[3], in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4]. He worked as a university teacher[5], writer[6], philologist[7], Protestant theologian[8], and secondary school teacher[9]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Father: Johann Heinrich Messerschmid[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
  • Occupation: translator[13]
  • Position held: rector[14]
  • Employer: University of Wittenberg[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Given name: Johann[17]
  • Work location: Donndorf[18], Lutherstadt Wittenberg[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20]

FAQs

Where was Johann Christian Messerschmid born?

Johann Christian Messerschmid was born in Weißenfels[2].

Where did Johann Christian Messerschmid die?

Johann Christian Messerschmid passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].

Who were Johann Christian Messerschmid's parents?

Johann Christian Messerschmid's father was Johann Heinrich Messerschmid[11].

What did Johann Christian Messerschmid do for work?

Johann Christian Messerschmid worked as a university teacher[5], writer[6], philologist[7], Protestant theologian[8], and secondary school teacher[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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