Johann Friedrich von Meyer

German politician (1772-1849)
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Summary

Johann Friedrich von Meyer was born on September 12, 1772[1], in Frankfurt[2]. He died on January 28, 1849[3], in Frankfurt[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], judge[6], politician[7], translator[8], and theologian[9]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Frankfurt Main Cemetery[11]
  • Father: Johann Anton von Meyer[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Free City of Frankfurt[13]
  • Occupation: Bible translator[14], theatre manager[15], jurist[16], mayor[17], Jehovah's Witnesses[18], writer[19], philosopher[20]
  • Position held: mayor[21], senator[22]
  • Educated at: University of Göttingen[23]
  • Member of: freemasonry[24]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[25]
  • Sex or gender: male[26]
  • Commons category: Johann Friedrich von Meyer[27]
  • Archives at: University Library Johann Christian Senckenberg[28]
  • Family name: von Meyer[29]
  • Given name: Johann[30]
  • Work location: Frankfurt[31]
  • Relative: Guido von Meyer[32], Hermann von Meyer[33]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[34]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[35]
  • Commons Creator page: Johann Friedrich von Meyer[36]
  • Writing language: German[37]

FAQs

Where was Johann Friedrich von Meyer born?

Johann Friedrich von Meyer was born in Frankfurt[2].

Where did Johann Friedrich von Meyer die?

Johann Friedrich von Meyer died in Frankfurt[4].

Who were Johann Friedrich von Meyer's parents?

Johann Friedrich von Meyer's father was Johann Anton von Meyer[12].

What did Johann Friedrich von Meyer do for work?

Johann Friedrich von Meyer worked as a linguist[5], judge[6], politician[7], translator[8], and theologian[9].

Where did Johann Friedrich von Meyer go to school?

Johann Friedrich von Meyer was educated at University of Göttingen[23].

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

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