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Johann Jakob Bachofen
Swiss jurist and philologist (1815–1887)
Johann Jakob Bachofen was born on December 22, 1815 in Basel, Switzerland and died on November 25, 1887, aged 71.
Born
December 22, 1815
Johann Jakob Bachofen died aged 71.
Died: November 25, 1887
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Basel, Switzerland
- Professions
- philosopher, university teacher, historian, archaeologist, Privatdozent, art historian, judge, cultural sociologist, gender studies scholar, sociologist, classical scholar, jurist, writer, legal scholar
- Citizenship
- Switzerland
More about Johann Jakob Bachofen
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
All birth date sources
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- Integrated Authority File
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- BnF authorities
- SNAC
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
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Questions people ask
How old was Johann Jakob Bachofen when they died?
Johann Jakob Bachofen died aged 71.
When is Johann Jakob Bachofen’s birthday?
Johann Jakob Bachofen’s recorded birthday is December 22.
Where was Johann Jakob Bachofen born?
Johann Jakob Bachofen was born in Basel, Switzerland.
When did Johann Jakob Bachofen die?
Johann Jakob Bachofen died on November 25, 1887.