THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Johann Bessler

German inventor

Johann Bessler has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 1680 in Zittau, Germany.

Born

in 1680

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: November 30, 1745

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Birthplace
Zittau, Germany
Professions
inventor
Citizenship
Germany

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in 1680 (Integrated Authority File) or in 1681 (Integrated Authority File).

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Pseudonyms
Johann Ernst Elias Orffyré

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Questions people ask

Where was Johann Bessler born?

Johann Bessler was born in Zittau, Germany.

When did Johann Bessler die?

Johann Bessler died on November 30, 1745.