Hans Conrad Escher von der Linth, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Hans Conrad Escher von der Linth

Swiss artist, scientist and politician

Date of Birth: 24-Aug-1767

Place of Birth: Zürich, canton of Zürich, Switzerland

Date of Death: 09-Mar-1823

Profession: scientist, engineer, politician, artist

Nationality: Switzerland

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Hans Conrad Escher von der Linth (born 24 August 1767 in Zürich; died 9 March 1823) was a Swiss scientist, artist, and politician.
He headed the "Great Council of Switzerland" in 1798, a period of French occupation.
He also published a survey of the Swiss Alps and is perhaps most significant for his work in the project to "tame" the Linth river.
His son was geologist Arnold Escher von der Linth.