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Johann Ludwig Merz

Swiss colonel, entrepreneur and cartographer from Canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden
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Summary

Johann Ludwig Merz was born on October 30, 1772[1], in Herisau[2]. He died on February 16, 1851[3], in Herisau[4].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[5]
  • Religion or worldview: reformed[6]
  • Sex or gender: male[7]
  • Family name: Merz[8]
  • Given name: Johann[9]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Herisau[10]

FAQs

Where was Johann Ludwig Merz born?

Johann Ludwig Merz's place of birth was Herisau[2].

Where did Johann Ludwig Merz die?

Johann Ludwig Merz passed away in Herisau[4].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [1] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [3] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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