Zedler, Johann Heinrich

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Zedler's Universal-Lexicon is considered the most important German-language encyclopedia of the 18th Century. Contrary to the claim on the title page shown here, the first volume had already appeared at the Leipzig Michaelmas Fair of 1731. (Source: Wikimedia)

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  1. January 7, 1706 in Breslau
  2. †
    March 21, 1751 in Leipzig
  3. Buchhändler, Verleger
  4. Freiberg, Leipzig

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Zedler's Universal-Lexicon is considered the most important German-language encyclopedia of the 18th Century. Contrary to the claim on the title page shown here, the first volume had already appeared at the Leipzig Michaelmas Fair of 1731. (Source: Wikimedia)
Early works published by Zedler (Source: Wikimedia)
Zedler's first major publishing project: The dear man of God, Martin Luther. Title page of the first volume, Leipzig 1729. (Source: Wikimedia)
Zedler announced on 26 March 1730 his plan to print a large universal lexicon of all the sciences, seeking Praenumeration subscriptions. (Source: Wikimedia)
Last log page of the order against Zedler, rejecting his request for privilege, Leipzig, 12 October 1730. (Source: Wikimedia)
In response to the Leipzig order, Zedler moved production of the Universal Lexicon to the press of August Hermann Francke, who founded the orphanage in Halle (Source: Wikimedia)
Cover of 1732 pamphlet on charlatanism of the bookstore. (Source: Wikimedia)
The cover of Zedler's new edition of the dictionary Theatrum Latinitatis edited by Johann Matthias Gesner. (Source: Wikimedia)
61st Volume of the Universal-Lexicon published in 1749, which contained the article on Zedler. (Source: Wikimedia)
Cover of the first volume of the General Treasure Chamber under the trade name of Heinsius. (Source: Wikimedia)

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