Urs Bitterli

Swiss historian (1935–2021)
Person human Q120438
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Summary

Urs Bitterli was born on November 28, 1935[1], in Gränichen[2]. He died on April 21, 2021[3], in Aarau[4]. He worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], author[7], and teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[9]
  • Employer: University of Zurich[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Family name: Bitterli[12]
  • Given name: Urs[13]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Wisen[14]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[15]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Aargauer Bibliografie[16]

FAQs

Where was Urs Bitterli born?

Urs Bitterli's place of birth was Gränichen[2].

Where did Urs Bitterli die?

Urs Bitterli passed away in Aarau[4].

What did Urs Bitterli do for work?

Urs Bitterli worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], author[7], and teacher[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . tagesanzeiger.ch. tagesanzeiger.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . Aargauer Bibliografie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . tagesanzeiger.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . Aargauer Bibliografie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . Aargauer Bibliografie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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