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Johann Jakob Früh
1852-06-22 – 1938-04-08
Life & Legacy
Johann Jakob Früh (22 June 1852 in Märwil – 8 April 1938 in Zürich) was a Swiss geographer and geologist.
From 1869 to 1872 he attended the teacher's seminar in Kreuzlingen, then furthered his education at the University and Polytechnic in Zürich. From 1877 to 1890 he taught classes in natural sciences and geography at the cantonal school in Trogen, and afterwards worked as an assistant geologist at the Polytechnic in Zürich. In 1891 he obtained his habilitation, and in 1899 became the first full professor of geography at the Polytechnic.
Occupation & Career
geologist, university teacher, teacher, geographer
Faith & Community
reformed
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Church
reformed
Employer
ETH Zurich
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