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Titus Tobler

1806 – 1877

Swiss politician and explorer

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Lived 1806 – 1877 (aged 70). Titus Tobler was a Swiss politician, explorer, physician and writer.

Titus Tobler (25 July 1806 – 21 January 1877) was a Swiss Oriental scholar.

Biography Tobler was born on 25 July 1806 in Stein, Appenzell, Switzerland. He studied and practised medicine. He travelled to Palestine and, after taking part in the political affairs of Switzerland, settled in 1871 in Munich, Germany. He died on 21 January 1877 in Munich.

Works His principal works are:

which was supplemented by Beitrag zur medizinischen Topographie von Jerusalem (“A contribution to a medical topography of Jerusalem,” 1855) Planographie von Jerusalem (1858) Dritte Wanderung nach Palästina (“Third Journey to Palestine,” 1859) Bibliographia Geographica Palestinæ (“Geographic bibliography for Palestine,” 1867) Nazareth in Palästina (Berlin, 1868) (an-Nāṣira fī Filasṭīn). Translated into Arabic by Ziad Abu-Rabia. Independently published, 2025. .

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Member of the Swiss National Council

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Titus Tobler?

Swiss politician and explorer (1806-1877)

When was Titus Tobler born?

Titus Tobler was born on 25 June 1806 in Stein.

When did Titus Tobler die?

Titus Tobler died on 21 January 1877 in Munich.

What was Titus Tobler's occupation?

Titus Tobler was a politician, explorer, physician and writer.

What nationality was Titus Tobler?

Titus Tobler was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Titus Tobler

· Wikidata: Q124465

· DBpedia: Titus Tobler

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