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Johann Jacob Leu

Swiss politician, 1689 - 1768
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Johann Jacob Leu

Summary

Johann Jacob Leu is a human[1]. Born in Zurich[2], he… he was born on January 26, 1689[3]. He died in Zurich[4]. He died on November 10, 1768[5]. He worked as a banker[6], writer[7], and historian[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Johann Jacob Leu was born in Zurich[2].
  • Johann Jacob Leu died in Zurich[4].
  • Johann Jacob Leu was born on January 26, 1689[3].
  • Johann Jacob Leu died on November 10, 1768[5].
  • Johann Jacob Leu held citizenship in Switzerland[10].
  • Johann Jacob Leu worked as a banker[6].
  • Johann Jacob Leu's professions included writer[7].
  • Johann Jacob Leu worked as a historian[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Jacob Leu is Allgemeines Helvetisches, Eydgenössisches, Oder Schweitzerisches Lexicon[11].
  • Johann Jacob Leu's religion is recorded as reformed[12].
  • Johann Jacob Leu is recorded as male[13].
  • Johann Jacob Leu's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Johann Jacob Leu's Commons category is recorded as Johann Jacob Leu[15].
  • Johann Jacob Leu's family name is recorded as Leu[16].
  • Johann Jacob Leu's given name is recorded as Johann[17].
  • Johann Jacob Leu's given name is recorded as Jacob[18].
  • Johann Jacob Leu's work location is recorded as Zurich[19].
  • Johann Jacob Leu's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Zurich[20].
  • Johann Jacob Leu's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Johann Jacob Leu was born in Zurich[2]. He was born on January 26, 1689[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include banker[6], writer[7], and historian[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Johann Jacob Leu is Allgemeines Helvetisches, Eydgenössisches, Oder Schweitzerisches Lexicon[11].

Personal Life

Johann Jacob Leu's religion is recorded as reformed[12].

Death and Burial

Johann Jacob Leu died on November 10, 1768[5]. He passed away in Zurich[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Jacob Leu has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Johann Jacob Leu born?

Born in Zurich[2], Johann Jacob Leu…

Where did Johann Jacob Leu die?

Johann Jacob Leu passed away in Zurich[4].

What did Johann Jacob Leu do for work?

Johann Jacob Leu worked as banker[6], writer[7], and historian[8].

Related Entities

Switzerland

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → banker, writer, historian
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  2. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name → Leu
    Aliases → —
    Place of death → Zurich
    Sex or gender → male
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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