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Johann Jakob Hottinger
1783-05-18 – 1860-05-17
Life & Legacy
Johann Jakob Hottinger (18 May 1783, in Zürich – 17 May 1860, in Zürich) was a Swiss historian. He was a great-grandson of philologist Johann Heinrich Hottinger (1620–1667).
He studied theology at the Carolinum in Zürich, receiving his ordination in 1804. Afterwards, he taught classes in an upper Töchterschule and at an art school in Zürich. In 1833 he became an associate professor, then from 1844 to 1859, was a full professor of history at the University of Zürich.
Occupation & Career
historian, university teacher, writer, playwright, teacher, poet
Faith & Community
reformed
Legacy Highlights
Church
reformed
Employer
University of Zurich
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