Johann Jakob Griesbach

Johann Jakob Griesbach (1745–1812) was a German philologist, theologian and university teacher.

Also recorded as Johann Jacob Griesbach; J. J. Griesbach.

Overview

Born at Butzbach in 1745, died at Jena in 1812.

In detail

Johann Jakob Griesbach studied at University of Tübingen, Leipzig University and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. training under Johann Salomo Semler, Johann Georg Knapp and Johann Severin Vater is recorded. Johann Philipp Gabler is recorded as having studied under Johann Jakob Griesbach. the recorded working language is Latin.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Jena. Employment is recorded with University of Jena and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. Positions recorded include rector of the University of Jena. Membership is recorded of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities.

Work by Johann Jakob Griesbach is recorded in the collections of CODA Museum.

Sources

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