Jacob Meyer

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Jacob Meyer , often also Jakob Meyer (born March 23, 1799 in Horgen ; † January 30, 1865 in Zurzach ), was a Swiss geographer , natural scientist and educator .

Life

Jacob Meyer first spent his childhood in Horgen on Lake Zurich and moved to Zurich with his parents when he was around ten years old . There he went through high school classes and then went to the University of Jena to study theology . During his studies in Jena, he switched to philosophy . From Jena he moved to the University of Erlangen , where he was awarded a Dr. phil. received his doctorate . Then he continued his studies in Paris . From there he returned to Zurich and became a tutor . At the same time, he was active at the University of Basel and qualified as a professor in philosophy.

Meyer initially strove for an academic teaching post, but then followed in 1830 a multiple call as professor at the canton school in Chur . In addition to his scientific subjects, he was also given physical education classes . He also made meteorological observations in Chur and later in Zurzach. At the latest during this time he became active as a writer. When in 1848 he no longer agreed with the cantonal government on political issues, he resigned from his professorship.

Meyer was appointed to the teaching position of the German language, history and geography at the district school in Zurzach on March 4, 1849 . With the introduction of physical education, this subject was also given to him. He rose to the position of rector of the school in Zurzach and also became a member of the district school council in 1856. He also held the positions of school inspector and conference director. He remained in office until his death.

Works (selection)

  • The earth in its relation to the solar system and as a planetary individual, or: attempt at an astronomical and physical geography. Zeller, Zurich 1847.
  • The earth in its relation to the fixed star sky, to the sun and to the moon. 4 volumes. Wigand, Leipzig 1853.
  • Physics of Switzerland. Wigand, Leipzig 1854.
  • Country, people and state of the Swiss Confederation. 2 volumes. Schultheß, Zurich 1861.

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SURNAME Meyer, Jacob
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Meyer, Jakob
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Swiss teacher
DATE OF BIRTH March 23, 1799
PLACE OF BIRTH Horgen
DATE OF DEATH January 30, 1865
Place of death Zurzach