Karl August Schwetschke
German publisher
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Summary
Karl August Schwetschke was born on September 29, 1756[1], in Glauchau[2]. He died on September 19, 1839[3], in Halle (Saale)[4]. He worked as a publisher[5], bookseller[6], and printer[7]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1756[9]
- Date of death: January 1, 1839[10]
- Spouse: Johanna Sophia Henriette Christiana Gebauer[11]
- Child: Karl Ferdinand Schwetschke[12], Karl Gustav Schwetschke[13]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[14]
- Field of work: bookselling[15], publication sales[16], letterpress printing[17], publishing[18], print production[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family name: Schwetschke[21]
- Given name: Carl[22]
- Work location: Halle (Saale)[23]
- Partner in business or sport: Johanna Friederike Zehner[24]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
- Start of work period: 1788[27]
- End of work period: 1839[28]
FAQs
Where was Karl August Schwetschke born?
Karl August Schwetschke was born in Glauchau[2].
Where did Karl August Schwetschke die?
Karl August Schwetschke passed away in Halle (Saale)[4].
Who was Karl August Schwetschke married to?
Karl August Schwetschke's spouses include Johanna Sophia Henriette Christiana Gebauer[11].
What did Karl August Schwetschke do for work?
Karl August Schwetschke worked as a publisher[5], bookseller[6], and printer[7].