Theodor Johann Quistorp
Theodor Johann Quistorp (born April 11, 1722 in Rostock , † May 29, 1776 in Wismar ) was a German lawyer and playwright. As an author he is best known as a student of Johann Christoph Gottsched and for his comedy The Hypochondrist .
Life
Theodor Johann Quistorp was the youngest son of council member Lorenz Gottfried and his wife Anna Maria Berg. Quistorp obtained his doctorate in 1744. jur. and then worked as a procurator and lawyer at the Royal Swedish Tribunal . He became senior tribunal advisor and held the office of director of finance in the Senate College of Wismar.
In 1751 Quistorp married Ursula Charitas Petersen. From this marriage two sons were born.
literature
- Erich Schmidt : Quistorp, Theodor Johann . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 27, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1888, p. 53 f. (mentioned there)
Web links
- Literature about Theodor Johann Quistorp in the state bibliography MV
- Works by Theodor Johann Quistorp at Zeno.org .
- Works by and about Theodor Johann Quistorp in the German Digital Library
- Theodor Quistorp's curriculum vitae
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Quistorp, Theodor Johann |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German lawyer and playwright |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 11, 1722 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Rostock |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 29, 1776 |
| Place of death | Wismar |