Jacob grimm autobiography

Jacob Ludwig Karl Grimm (1785–1863) was a German author, linguist, philologist, jurist, and folklorist.

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Renowned for formulating Grimm's law in linguistics, co-authoring the "Deutsches Wörterbuch" (German Dictionary), writing "Deutsche Mythologie" (German Mythology), and editing Grimms' Fairy Tales with his brother Wilhelm. His significant contributions spanned multiple academic fields, making him an influential figure in linguistics and literature.

Grimm passed away in 1863 in Berlin[1†][[2†]].

Early Years and Education

Jacob Ludwig Karl Grimm was born on 4 January 1785 in Hanau, Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel, Holy Roman Empire[1†][2†]. His parents were Philipp Grimm, a lawyer, and Dorothea Grimm[1†][2†]. Jacob was the eldest surviving child in the family[1†]. He had a younger brother, Wilhelm Grimm, who was also his lifelong collaborator[1†][2†].

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