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 a Swiss physician and writer on rural economy.

Biography Hirzel was born in Zürich in 1725 and adopted the medical profession by his learning and intelligence. He distinguished himself in lecturing on the theory and practice of medicine, including instructions to midwives. He was one of the principal founders of the Helvetic Society in 1726 along with Isaak Iselin, Salomon Gessner, and some 20 others.

Hirzel was acquainted with a Swiss farmer, who was distinguished for his agriculture industry and skill. Hirzel was determined to publish the result of this man's agricultural occupation, including facts and observations from other sources. The British agriculturalist Arthur Young later published Hirzel's treatise in English, this translation was also sold in the United States.

Hirzel also authored some historical eulogies and dialogues on religion and tolerance. He died of apoplexy on 19 February 1803.