Johann Heinrich Gernler (historian)

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Johann Heinrich Gernler (born February 2, 1727 in Basel ; † December 11, 1764 ) was a Swiss historian .

Gernler studied at the University of Basel , obtained a master's degree in philosophy in 1742 and was also a private lecturer . From 1754 until his death he was a full professor of history .

literature

  • Johann Georg Meusel : Lexicon of the German writers who died from 1750 to 1800. 4th volume. Fleischer, Leipzig 1804, p. 133 ( online ).