Fortunat Huber
Fortunat Huber (born September 27, 1896 in Zurich ; † October 22, 1984 in Horgen ) was a Swiss entrepreneur , publisher and writer .
Life
Fortunat Huber was born in Zurich on September 27, 1896 as the son of the businessman Rudolf and Luise Wilhelmine (née Salis) in Zurich. Huber, who married Ellinor Gisela (nee Vögeli) in 1929, died on October 22, 1984 in Horgen.
Professional background
Huber, who studied theology , founded the magazine " Schweizer Spiegel " and the publishing house of the same name together with his sister Elisabeth and his brother-in-law Adolf Guggenbühl in 1925 . During the 1930s and 40s, this magazine promoted a new American lifestyle . In addition, she placed herself in the service of spiritual national defense . As a writer - sometimes under the pseudonym Richard Zaugg - he was mostly as a writer of humorous works.
Works (selection)
- The world is so bad, Miss Betty, and Other Confessions (1934)
- Jean Lioba, private lecturer (1935)
- The Bells of City X and Other Stories (1950)
Web link
- Susanne Peter-Kubli: Huber, Fortunat. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Huber, Fortunat |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss entrepreneur, publisher and writer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 27, 1896 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Zurich |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 22, 1984 |
| Place of death | Horgen |