Wilhelm Vischer

Summary

Wilhelm Vischer was born on August 4, 1833^[1], in Basel^[2]. He died on March 30, 1886^[3], in Basel^[4]. He worked as a historian^[5], university teacher^[6], and librarian^[7].

Key Facts

• Place of burial: Wolfgottesacker^[8]
• Father: Wilhelm Vischer-Bilfinger^[9]
• Child: Eberhard Vischer^[10]
• Country of citizenship: Switzerland^[11]
• Position held: rector of the University of Basel^[12]
• Employer: University of Göttingen^[13], University of Basel^[14]
• Educated at: University of Basel^[15]
• Religion or worldview: reformed^[16]
• Sex or gender: male^[17]
• Residence: zum oberen Aarau building^[18]
• Family name: Vischer^[19]
• Given name: Wilhelm^[20]
• Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Basel^[21]
• Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie^[22]
• Languages spoken, written or signed: German^[23]
• Sibling: Eduard Vischer^[24]
• Writing language: German^[25]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Vischer born?

Wilhelm Vischer's place of birth was Basel^[2].

Where did Wilhelm Vischer die?

Wilhelm Vischer died in Basel^[4].

Who were Wilhelm Vischer's parents?

Wilhelm Vischer's father was Wilhelm Vischer-Bilfinger^[9].

What did Wilhelm Vischer do for work?

Wilhelm Vischer worked as a historian^[5], university teacher^[6], and librarian^[7].

Where did Wilhelm Vischer go to school?

Wilhelm Vischer was educated at University of Basel^[15].