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Jacob Grimm

(1785–1863) Jurist Kingdom of Prussia

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Jacob Grimm was a jurist from the Kingdom of Prussia, best known for Household Tales by Brothers Grimm.

Quick Facts About Jacob Grimm

Born
January 4, 1785
Died
September 20, 1863
Nationality
Kingdom of Prussia
Profession
Jurist
Notable works
Household Tales by Brothers Grimm
Known for
Grimms' fairy tales, Deutsche Mythologie

About Jacob Grimm

Jacob Ludwig Karl Grimm, also known as Ludwig Karl, was a German author, linguist, philologist, jurist, and folklorist. He formulated Grimm's law of linguistics, and was the co-author of the Deutsches Wörterbuch, the author of Deutsche Mythologie, and the editor of Grimms' Fairy Tales. He was the older brother of Wilhelm Grimm; together, they were the literary duo known as the Brothers Grimm.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art Knight of the Legion of Honour

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