Johann Jakob Gessner

Swiss theologian, hebraist, historian, archaeologist and numismatist
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Johann Jakob Gessner

Summary

Johann Jakob Gessner is a human[1]. He was born in Zurich[2]. He was born on April 23, 1707[3]. He died in Zurich[4]. He died on September 26, 1787[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Hebraist[7], historian[8], archaeologist[9], and numismatist[10].

Key Facts

  • Johann Jakob Gessner's place of birth was Zurich[2].
  • Johann Jakob Gessner passed away in Zurich[4].
  • Johann Jakob Gessner was born on April 23, 1707[3].
  • Johann Jakob Gessner died on September 26, 1787[5].
  • Johann Jakob Gessner held citizenship in Switzerland[11].
  • Johann Jakob Gessner worked as a theologian[6].
  • Johann Jakob Gessner's professions included Hebraist[7].
  • Johann Jakob Gessner worked as a historian[8].
  • Johann Jakob Gessner's professions included archaeologist[9].
  • Johann Jakob Gessner worked as a numismatist[10].
  • Johann Jakob Gessner worked as a university teacher[12].
  • Johann Jakob Gessner was employed by Carolinum Zürich[13].
  • Johann Jakob Gessner's religion is recorded as reformed[14].
  • Johann Jakob Gessner is recorded as male[15].
  • Johann Jakob Gessner's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Johann Jakob Gessner's family name is recorded as Gessner[17].
  • Johann Jakob Gessner's given name is recorded as Johann[18].
  • Johann Jakob Gessner's given name is recorded as Jakob[19].
  • Johann Jakob Gessner's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Zurich[20].
  • Johann Jakob Gessner's sibling is recorded as Johannes Gessner[21].

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Origins and Family

Johann Jakob Gessner's place of birth was Zurich[2]. He was born on April 23, 1707[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Hebraist[7], historian[8], archaeologist[9], numismatist[10], and university teacher[12]. Johann Jakob Gessner was employed by Carolinum Zürich[13].

Personal Life

Johann Jakob Gessner's religion is recorded as reformed[14].

Death and Burial

Johann Jakob Gessner died on September 26, 1787[5]. He passed away in Zurich[4].

FAQs

Where was Johann Jakob Gessner born?

Johann Jakob Gessner was born in Zurich[2].

Where did Johann Jakob Gessner die?

Johann Jakob Gessner passed away in Zurich[4].

What did Johann Jakob Gessner do for work?

Johann Jakob Gessner worked as theologian[6], Hebraist[7], historian[8], archaeologist[9], and numismatist[10].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . FINA Wiki. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . FINA Wiki. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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