Julius Eduard Hitzig: Biography, Facts and Career
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Julius Eduard Hitzig, born Isaac Elias Itzig (26 March 1780 – 26 November 1849), was a German author and civil servant. Born into the wealthy and influential Jewish Itzig family, he was a Prussian civil servant between 1799 and 1806, became Criminal Counsel at the Berlin Supreme Court in 1815 and its director in 1825. In 1808 he established a publishing house and later a bookstore. Hitzig was much involved in the Berlin literary life of his period, notably in connection with the salon of Rahel Varnhagen. He was friendly with E.T.A. Hoffmann, August von Kotzebue, Adelbert von Chamisso, Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué and Willibald Alexis. He was lampooned for his name change by Heinrich Heine. His works include Der Neue Pitaval (several volumes).
Quick facts about Julius Eduard Hitzig
- Full name: Julius Eduard Hitzig
- Born: 1780-03-26
- Nationality: Kingdom of Prussia
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q70849
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Who is Julius Eduard Hitzig?
Julius Eduard Hitzig, born Isaac Elias Itzig (26 March 1780 – 26 November 1849), was a German author and civil servant. Born into the wealthy and influential Jewish Itzig family, he was a Prussian civil servant between 1799 and 1806, became Criminal Counsel at the Berlin Supreme Court in 1815 and its director in 1825.
What nationality is Julius Eduard Hitzig?
Julius Eduard Hitzig is Kingdom of Prussia.
When was Julius Eduard Hitzig born?
Julius Eduard Hitzig was born on 1780-03-26.
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