Heinrich Hössli: Biography, Facts and Career
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Heinrich Hössli (6 August 1784 – 24 December 1864), sometimes written as Hößli, was a Swiss hatter and author. His book Eros. Die Männerliebe der Griechen ('Eros. The Greeks' love of men'; 2 vols., 1836, 1838) surveyed references to same-sex love in ancient Greek literature and more recent research, and was one of the first works in the 19th century that defended love between men.
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- Full name: Heinrich Hössli
- Born: 1784-08-06
- Nationality: Switzerland
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q116152
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Heinrich Hössli (6 August 1784 – 24 December 1864), sometimes written as Hößli, was a Swiss hatter and author.
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Heinrich Hössli is Switzerland.
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Heinrich Hössli was born on 1784-08-06.
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