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Johann Jacob Reiske

German scholar (1716-1774)

Johann Jacob Reiske was born on December 25, 1716 in Zörbig, Germany and died on August 14, 1774, aged 57.

Born

December 25, 1716

Johann Jacob Reiske died aged 57.

Died: August 14, 1774

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Birthplace
Zörbig, Germany
Professions
philologist, hellenist, academic, Protestant theologian, Byzantinist, orientalist, classical philologist, university teacher, physician, numismatist, arabist
Citizenship
Electorate of Saxony

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Zodiac sign
Capricorn

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How old was Johann Jacob Reiske when they died?

Johann Jacob Reiske died aged 57.

When is Johann Jacob Reiske’s birthday?

Johann Jacob Reiske’s recorded birthday is December 25.

Where was Johann Jacob Reiske born?

Johann Jacob Reiske was born in Zörbig, Germany.

When did Johann Jacob Reiske die?

Johann Jacob Reiske died on August 14, 1774.