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Franz Wigard

1807-05-31 – 1885-09-25

Portrait of Franz Wigard
Franz Jacob Wigard (1807-1885), Abgeordneter der PaulskircheCredit: Valentin Schertle (1809–1885)

Life & Legacy

Franz Jacob Wigard (31 May 1807 – 25 September 1885) was a German physician who eventually built a career as a liberal politician in the Kingdom of Saxony.
He belonged to the "Freireligiösen" (religious humanist) movement and also championed the use of Shorthand. Before and after 1871 he sat as a member of the German Reichstag.

Occupation & Career

politician, physician, stenographer

Legacy Highlights

Organizations & Memberships

Corps Palatia Munich · Königlich Sächsischer Altertumsverein

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1447438 — wikidata View source

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