Wilhelm Vischer-Bilfinger
Swiss classical philologist (1808-1874)
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Summary
Wilhelm Vischer-Bilfinger was born on May 30, 1808[1], in Basel[2]. He died on July 5, 1874[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as a politician[5], classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], and numismatist[8].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Wolfgottesacker[9]
- Child: Wilhelm Vischer[10], Eduard Vischer[11]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[12]
- Position held: rector of the University of Basel[13]
- Employer: University of Basel[14]
- Member of: Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[15]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Family: Vischer[18]
- Commons category: Wilhelm Vischer-Bilfinger[19]
- Family name: Vischer[20]
- Given name: Wilhelm[21]
- Student of: Friedrich Gottlieb Welcker[22]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Basel[23]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
- Writing language: German[27]
FAQs
Where was Wilhelm Vischer-Bilfinger born?
Wilhelm Vischer-Bilfinger's place of birth was Basel[2].
Where did Wilhelm Vischer-Bilfinger die?
Wilhelm Vischer-Bilfinger passed away in Basel[4].
What did Wilhelm Vischer-Bilfinger do for work?
Wilhelm Vischer-Bilfinger worked as a politician[5], classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], and numismatist[8].