Corrodi

Corrodi (also Corradi , Coradi or Korrodi ) is a family name that originally comes from the canton of Thurgau . The earliest mention of a family from Zurich with this name concerns a Jagli Corader who moved from Oberneunforn to Weiach between 1560 and 1565 . In 1627 a grandson of Jagli acquired the citizenship of the city of Zurich.

As a result, the Corrodi became an important citizen of Zurich. For a century from 1660 onwards you held the postal service between Chur and Zurich. In the 18th century in particular, many Corrodi embarked on artistic careers.

Well-known namesake are:

• August Corrodi (1826–1885), Swiss poet and draftsman
• Eduard Korrodi (1885–1955), Swiss literary critic
• Emma Coradi-Stahl (1846–1912), Swiss women's rights activist
• Heinrich Corrodi (1752–1793), Swiss Protestant theologian and educator
• Hermann Corrodi (1844–1905), Italian painter of Swiss descent
• Johann Eugen Corrodi (1897–1980), Swiss officer
• Konrad Corradi (1813–1878), Swiss painter
• Salomon Corrodi (1810–1892), Swiss painter

See also

• Korrodi , Corradi

Web links

• Katja Hürlimann: Corrodi. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland .