Johann Heinrich Merck
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Summary
Johann Heinrich Merck was born on April 11, 1741[1], in Darmstadt[2]. He died on June 27, 1791[3], in Darmstadt[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], translator[6], literary critic[7], writer[8], and poet[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Johann Franz Merck[11]
- Mother: Elisabeth Catharina Merck[12]
- Spouse: Louise Françoise Rose Merck[13]
- Child: Adelheid Charlotte Merck[14], Wilhelm Merck[15]
- Country of citizenship: Grand Duchy of Hesse[16]
- Occupation: art historian[17], publisher[18], critic[19]
- Position held: military advisor[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Johann Heinrich Merck[22]
- Family name: Merck[23]
- Given name: Johann[24]
- Pseudonym: Johann Heinrich Reimhart[25], Johann H. Merk[26]
- Work location: Darmstadt[27], Saint Petersburg[28]
- Manner of death: suicide[29]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[32], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[34]
- Name in native language: Johann Heinrich Merck[35]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1767[36]
- End of work period: January 1, 1791[37]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[38]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Johann Heinrich Merck include Johann-Heinrich-Merck-Ehrung[39], an award[40], in Germany[41].
Why It Matters
Johann Heinrich Merck has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Entities named for him include Johann-Heinrich-Merck-Ehrung[39], an award[40], in Germany[41].
FAQs
Where was Johann Heinrich Merck born?
Johann Heinrich Merck was born in Darmstadt[2].
Where did Johann Heinrich Merck die?
Johann Heinrich Merck passed away in Darmstadt[4].
Who were Johann Heinrich Merck's parents?
Johann Heinrich Merck's father was Johann Franz Merck[11]. Johann Heinrich Merck's mother was Elisabeth Catharina Merck[12].
Who was Johann Heinrich Merck married to?
Johann Heinrich Merck's spouses include Louise Françoise Rose Merck[13].
What did Johann Heinrich Merck do for work?
Johann Heinrich Merck worked as a journalist[5], translator[6], literary critic[7], writer[8], and poet[9].