Hans Conrad Escher von der Linth
Politician
1767 – 1823
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Who was Hans Conrad Escher von der Linth?
Hans Conrad Escher von der Linth was a Swiss scientist, artist, and politician. He headed the "Great Council of Switzerland" in 1798, a period of French occupation. He also published a survey of the Swiss Alps and is perhaps most significant for his work in the project to "tame" the Linth river. His son was geologist Arnold Escher von der Linth.
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- Born
- Aug 24, 1767
Zürich - Nationality
- Switzerland
- Died
- Mar 9, 1823
Zürich
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on July 23, 2013
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