Hans Caspar Hirzel [SEP] occupation
Hans Caspar Hirzel
Hans Caspar Hirzel (21 March 1725 - 18 February 1803), also known or spelt as - Herzil John Caspar, Kaspar Hirzel, Johann Kasper Herzel, or John Kaspar Hirzel -, was an eminent Swiss physician and writer on rural economy.
Biography.
He was born at Zürich, 1725, and adopted medical profession by his learning and intelligence. He distinguished himself in lecturing on theory and practice of medicine, including instructions to female accoucheurs. He was one of the principal founders of Helvetic
Susette Hirzel
Susanna Hirzel, known as Susette (1769–1858) was a Swiss painter.
Born in Zürich, Hirzel was the niece of painter Heinrich Hirzel, and studied briefly with August Friedrich Oelenhainz and a member of the Füssli family; she was, however, mainly self-taught. She married Ratsherr Hans Conrad Ott in 1801. Her brother Caspar was a soldier in the service of France, active as an amateur artist as well. Hirzel produced portraits in oil and pastel, and her work is represented in numerous