Johann Jakob Breitinger
Swiss philologist and author (1701-1776)
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Summary
Johann Jakob Breitinger was born on March 1, 1701[1], in Zurich[2]. He died on December 13, 1776[3], in Zurich[4]. He worked as a writer[5], literary critic[6], translator[7], theologian[8], and philologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[11]
- Occupation: classical philologist[12]
- Student: Johann Kaspar Lavater[13]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Johann Jakob Breitinger (philologist)[16]
- Family name: Breitinger[17]
- Given name: Johann[18], Jakob[19]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Zurich[20]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[21], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[22], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[26], German[27]
- Writing language: German[28]
Why It Matters
Johann Jakob Breitinger has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Johann Jakob Breitinger born?
Johann Jakob Breitinger's place of birth was Zurich[2].
Where did Johann Jakob Breitinger die?
Johann Jakob Breitinger died in Zurich[4].
What did Johann Jakob Breitinger do for work?
Johann Jakob Breitinger worked as a writer[5], literary critic[6], translator[7], theologian[8], and philologist[9].