Johann David Erdmann Preuss

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Johann David Erdmann Preuss (born April 1, 1785 in Landsberg ad Warthe , † February 25, 1868 in Berlin ) was a German historian.

Life

The son of a master tailor, who was born in Landsberg ad Warthe in 1785 , went to school in Frankfurt an der Oder and, after graduating from high school, studied theology , philology and philosophy first at the Viadrina , then from 1810 at the newly opened Berlin University . In 1816 he got a job as a teacher of German language, history and geography at the Königl. Friedrich Wilhelms Institute. Preuss published numerous writings, primarily pedagogical and historical content, and became a recognized specialist in the field of Brandenburg-Prussian history, especially in the 18th century , thanks to his four-volume life story of Frederick the Great, which was published from 1832–1834 and was based on numerous documented sources . The work was created in an intensive exchange with Karl Heinrich Siegfried Rödenbeck . On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Frederick II's accession to the throne , he was entrusted with the editing of a new edition of the king's writings that met scientific standards. He received editorial support from 1840 to 1846 from the French philologist Paul Ackermann , who came from Alsace . From 1840 the preparatory work began on the 'Academy edition' of the works of Frederick the Great, printed at state expense, which appeared in 30 volumes in two parallel printed editions from 1846 to 1856. Preuss, to whom Varnhagen gave precedence over the tendril he had previously referred to as the 'matador of the newer historians' , is hardly considered in the current reference works on German historiography. His correspondence, which is kept in various libraries and archives (among others with Karl Wilhelm Böttiger , Wilhelm Ludwig Hertz , Gottfried Schadow and Karl August Varnhagen von Ense) is largely untapped. Only his correspondence with Alexander von Humboldt (contributions to Alexander von Humboldt research, vol. 43, edited by Ulrich Päßler and Anna Senft, 2015) and a letter from Theodor Fontane to Preuss (Fontane-Blätter 1996) have been published so far.

Works

  • Blossoms from good German writings collected into sayings, also as material and cause for further reflection (181–1813)
  • The fine rhetoric in Germany, from its first beginnings to the most recent times. Including short overviews of fine foreign literature at the same time. A historical layout for lectures ... (1814–1816)
  • Johann Görcke's life and work. Described on the occasion of his 50th anniversary celebration on October 16, 1817 at the event of the Kgl. Prussia. Military Doctors (1817)
  • Elevations of the heart in morning and evening devotions by the most distinguished German poets (1819)
  • The Royal Prussian Medical and Surgical Friedrich-Wilhelms Institute (originally surgical Pépinière) in Berlin. A historical attempt on the 25th foundation day of the same, August 2, 1819 (1819)
  • Ceremonial speech on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Friedrich Wilhelm III's government (1822)
  • Alemannia or collection of the most beautiful and sublime passages from the works of the most excellent writers in Germany for the formation and preservation of noble feelings (1823–1827)
  • Frederick the Great - A Life Story (1832–1834)
  • Document book on the life story of Frederick the Great (1832–1834)
  • Register on the life story of Frederick the Great and the five document books (1834)
  • Dr. Joh. Wilh. v. Wiebel in life-historical outlines. For his friends and admirers on the occasion of his 50th anniversary celebration / Handwritten to the print at the instigation of the entire upper military medical officers (1834)
  • Frederick the Great as a writer. Preparatory work for a real and complete edition of his works. At the approach of the great Prussian jubilee celebration, the royal. Academy of Sciences recommended (1837–1838)
  • Frederick the Great with His Relatives and Friends (1838)
  • Words of memory on the royal coffin. Real secret Minister of State and Grand Chancellor Dr. from Beyme. Along with biographical overview (1838)
  • Frederick the Great's youth and accession to the throne. A cheer (1840)
  • The great Elector and Elector Friedrich Eisenzahn. Historical memories on the occasion of their throne celebration (1840)
  • The historical significance of June 1, 1840. To celebrate the 100th anniversary. Entry into government of Frederick the Great (1840)
  • The great Elector and Elector Friedrich Eisenzahn (1840)
  • About the initiation and execution of the new edition of King Frederick the Great's works. A literary account (PDF; 5.5 MB) (1844)
  • Historical memories of the founder and the Kgl. Medical and surgical Friedrich Wilhelms Institute (1845)
  • Œuvres de Frédéric le Grand - Works of Frederick the Great (1846–1856)
  • Memories of Frederick the Great, in relation to his army. Presented to the Military Society on Jan. 24, 1854 (1854)
  • The military direction in Friedrich's youth. A ceremonial address (1856)
  • The first nine years of King Friedrich Wilhelm's reign. A historical eulogy to celebrate the foundation day of the Royal Medical and Surgical Friedrich Wilhelms Institute on August 2, 1856 (1856)
  • Frederick the Great in the Seven Years' War and in his later concerns about the regent. A historical portrait sketch (1858)
  • To the assessment of the Minister of State Wöllner. In: Journal for Prussian History and Regional Studies, 3 (1866), pp. 65–95

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personal data
SURNAME Preuss, Johann David Erdmann
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Preuss, Johann David Erdmann; Preuss, J.-D.-E .; Preuss, J.-D.-E; Preuss, Johannes DE
BRIEF DESCRIPTION German historian
DATE OF BIRTH April 1, 1785
PLACE OF BIRTH Landsberg ad Warthe
DATE OF DEATH February 25, 1868
Place of death Berlin