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Johann Heinrich Seyffert

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Summary

Johann Heinrich Seyffert was born on January 1, 1751[1], in Dresden[2]. He died on January 1, 1817[3], in Dresden[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], watchmaker[6], and precision mechanic[7].

Key Facts

  • Sex or gender: male[8]
  • Family name: Seyffert[9]
  • Given name: Johann[10]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[11]

FAQs

Where was Johann Heinrich Seyffert born?

Johann Heinrich Seyffert's place of birth was Dresden[2].

Where did Johann Heinrich Seyffert die?

Johann Heinrich Seyffert died in Dresden[4].

What did Johann Heinrich Seyffert do for work?

Johann Heinrich Seyffert worked as an astronomer[5], watchmaker[6], and precision mechanic[7].

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  1. 29d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 3707
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  2. 5w ago · Printstream · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 3707
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → astronomer, watchmaker, precision mechanic
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  4. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Kalliope-verbund (gnd) id → 138430004
    Nl cr aut id → jx20081031016
    Described by source → Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie
    Factgrid item id → Hermann Weil
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