Hans Conrad Escher von der Linth
Swiss visual artist
Hans Conrad Escher von der Linth 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... Wikipedia
Born: August 24, 1767, Zürich, Switzerland
Died: March 9, 1823 (age 55 years), Zürich, Switzerland
Children: Arnold Escher von der Linth
Parents: Hans Caspar Escher