Johann Heinrich Merck

German writer
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Johann Heinrich Merck
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Johann Heinrich Merck

Summary

Johann Heinrich Merck is a human[1]. He was born in Darmstadt[2]. He was born on April 11, 1741[3]. He passed away in Darmstadt[4]. He died on June 27, 1791[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], translator[7], literary critic[8], writer[9], and poet[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johann Heinrich Merck was born in Darmstadt[2].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck died in Darmstadt[4].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck was born on April 11, 1741[3].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck died on June 27, 1791[5].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck's father was Johann Franz Merck[12].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck's mother was Elisabeth Catharina Merck[13].
  • Among Johann Heinrich Merck's spouses was Louise Françoise Rose Merck[14].
  • A child of Johann Heinrich Merck was Adelheid Charlotte Merck[15].
  • A child of Johann Heinrich Merck was Wilhelm Merck[16].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Hesse[17].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck worked as a journalist[6].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck worked as a translator[7].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck worked as a literary critic[8].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck worked as a writer[9].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck's professions included poet[10].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck's professions included art historian[18].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck held the position of military advisor[19].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck is recorded as male[20].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck's Commons category is recorded as Johann Heinrich Merck[22].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck's family name is recorded as Merck[23].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck's given name is recorded as Johann[24].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck's pseudonym is recorded as Johann Heinrich Reimhart[25].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck's pseudonym is recorded as Johann H. Merk[26].
  • Johann Heinrich Merck's work location is recorded as Darmstadt[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Heinrich Merck's place of birth was Darmstadt[2]. He was born on April 11, 1741[3]. His father was Johann Franz Merck[12]. His mother was Elisabeth Catharina Merck[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], translator[7], literary critic[8], writer[9], poet[10], and art historian[18]. Johann Heinrich Merck held the position of military advisor[19].

Personal Life

Johann Heinrich Merck was married to Louise Françoise Rose Merck[14]. Children include Adelheid Charlotte Merck[15], 1771–1845[28] and Wilhelm Merck[16], a painter[29], 1782–1820[30], of Germany[31].

Death and Burial

Johann Heinrich Merck died on June 27, 1791[5]. He passed away in Darmstadt[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Johann Heinrich Merck include Johann-Heinrich-Merck-Ehrung[32], an award[33], in Germany[34].

Why It Matters

Johann Heinrich Merck ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Entities named for him include Johann-Heinrich-Merck-Ehrung[32], an award[33], in Germany[34].

FAQs

Where was Johann Heinrich Merck born?

Johann Heinrich Merck's place of birth was Darmstadt[2].

Where did Johann Heinrich Merck die?

Johann Heinrich Merck died in Darmstadt[4].

Who were Johann Heinrich Merck's parents?

Johann Heinrich Merck's father was Johann Franz Merck[12]. Johann Heinrich Merck's mother was Elisabeth Catharina Merck[13].

Who was Johann Heinrich Merck married to?

Johann Heinrich Merck's spouses include Louise Françoise Rose Merck[14].

What did Johann Heinrich Merck do for work?

Johann Heinrich Merck worked as journalist[6], translator[7], literary critic[8], writer[9], and poet[10].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie +1
    Sex or gender male
    Country of citizenship Grand Duchy of Hesse
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