Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser

Franco-German philologist and archaeologist (1776-1844)
Person human Q3172270
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Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser

Summary

Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser is a human[1]. Born in Strasbourg[2], he… he was born on January 2, 1776[3]. He died in Strasbourg[4]. He died on March 14, 1844[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], archaeologist of the Roman provinces[7], librarian[8], art historian[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser's place of birth was Strasbourg[2].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser died in Strasbourg[4].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser was born on January 2, 1776[3].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser died on March 14, 1844[5].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser's father was Johann Schweighäuser[12].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser held citizenship in France[13].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser's professions included linguist[6].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser's professions included archaeologist of the Roman provinces[7].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser worked as a librarian[8].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser worked as an art historian[9].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser's professions included classical philologist[14].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser held the position of adjunct professor[15].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser held the position of professor[16].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser held the position of librarian[17].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser was employed by University of Strasbourg[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser is The Characters of Theophrastus, translated by La Bruyère, with additions and new notes by I. G. Schweighæuser[19].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[20].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser is recorded as male[21].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser's residence is recorded as Strasbourg[23].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser's family name is recorded as Schweighäuser[24].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser's given name is recorded as Jean[25].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser's given name is recorded as Johann[26].
  • Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser's given name is recorded as Gottfried[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser's place of birth was Strasbourg[2]. He was born on January 2, 1776[3]. His father was Johann Schweighäuser[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], archaeologist of the Roman provinces[7], librarian[8], art historian[9], university teacher[10], and classical philologist[14]. Among Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser's employers was University of Strasbourg[18]. Positions held include adjunct professor[15], an academic rank[28]; professor[16], a title of authority[29]; and librarian[17], an occupation[30].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser is The Characters of Theophrastus, translated by La Bruyère, with additions and new notes by I. G. Schweighæuser[19].

Death and Burial

Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser died on March 14, 1844[5]. He passed away in Strasbourg[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser born?

Born in Strasbourg[2], Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser…

Where did Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser die?

Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser passed away in Strasbourg[4].

Who were Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser's parents?

Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser's father was Johann Schweighäuser[12].

What did Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser do for work?

Johann Gottfried Schweighäuser worked as linguist[6], archaeologist of the Roman provinces[7], librarian[8], art historian[9], and university teacher[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, archaeologist of the Roman provinces, librarian +4
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    Position held adjunct professor, professor, librarian
    Bibliothèque nationale de france id 119241982
    Languages spoken, written or signed German, Latin, Ancient Greek +1
    Occupation linguist, archaeologist of the Roman provinces, librarian +4
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