Johann Jenull

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Johann Ritter von Jenull, lithograph by Josef Kriehuber , 1840
Epitaph for Johann von Jenull in the parish church of his birthplace Winklern

Johann Jenull (born April 29, 1773 in Winklern , † April 3, 1853 in Innsbruck ), Knight of Jenull since 1827, was an Austrian lawyer .

Life

Jenull came from the petty bourgeoisie, his father was an innkeeper. Nevertheless, like his brother Sebastian Jenull, he managed to study, which was a rare exception at the time. Jenull initially studied theology, but soon switched to jurisprudence . In 1800 he completed his studies with a doctorate to become a Dr. juris.

Professional career

At the beginning of his professional activity was the lawyer: He became a lawyer. Since he soon proved to be an excellent lawyer, he was accepted into the judicial service in 1815. It was used first in Klagenfurt , then in Fiume and finally in Vienna . Since he proved himself, he was given the presidency of the kk city and land law in Innsbruck in 1826. From 1839 to 1851 he was president of the Tyrolean and Vorarlberg appellate courts. In addition, he also became director of the law students at the University of Innsbruck and - an honorary post - curator of the Ferdinandeum Museum . For his services he was raised to the hereditary Austrian knighthood in 1827. In 1838 he received the Knight's Cross of the Leopold Order , in 1839 the Privy Council title and in 1849 the Grand Cross of the Franz Joseph Order .

Writing activity

In addition to his legal work, Johann Jenull was particularly interested in regional studies in his home country Carinthia . Even as a young man he came out with historical, regional and literary publications. During his time in Klagenfurt, from 1814 to 1815, he was editor of the magazine Carinthia , which flourished under his direction and for which he later wrote numerous historical and folkloric articles.

Publications

  • The Prostkogel and Radsberg near Klagenfurt , 1816
  • The hay harvest at Heiligenblut in Mölltale , 1817
  • Journey of Queen Margarethe, Infanta of Spain, from Madrid to Vienna, especially in Carinthia in 1660 , 1820

literature

Individual evidence

  1. ^ A b Austrian Biographical Lexicon, Volume III, Page 108, Böhlau-Verlag, Graz and Cologne. 1965
personal data
SURNAME Jenull, Johann
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Austrian lawyer
DATE OF BIRTH April 29, 1773
PLACE OF BIRTH Winklern
DATE OF DEATH April 3, 1853
Place of death innsbruck