Johann Rudolf Merian

Swiss mathematician and politician (1797-1871)
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Summary

Johann Rudolf Merian was born on March 15, 1797[1], in Basel[2]. He died on October 25, 1871[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], politician[6], university teacher[7], and teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Wolfgottesacker[9]
  • Father: Johann Rudolf Merian[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[11]
  • Position held: Member of the Swiss Council of States[12]
  • Employer: University of Basel[13]
  • Religion or worldview: reformed[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Family name: Merian[16]
  • Given name: Johann[17]
  • Work location: Bern[18]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Basel[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20]
  • Name in native language: Johann Rudolf Merian[21]
  • P14527: 20301[22]

FAQs

Where was Johann Rudolf Merian born?

Johann Rudolf Merian's place of birth was Basel[2].

Where did Johann Rudolf Merian die?

Johann Rudolf Merian passed away in Basel[4].

Who were Johann Rudolf Merian's parents?

Johann Rudolf Merian's father was Johann Rudolf Merian[10].

What did Johann Rudolf Merian do for work?

Johann Rudolf Merian worked as a mathematician[5], politician[6], university teacher[7], and teacher[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 17w ago · Christian.gutknecht · 2026-06-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → mathematician, politician, university teacher +1
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1797-03-15T00:00:00Z
    Place of birth → Basel
    Name in native language → {'lang': 'de-ch', 'text': 'Johann Rudolf Merian'}
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
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