Johann Heinrich Zedler was a bookseller and publisher. His most important achievement was the creation of a German encyclopedia, the Grosses Universal-Lexicon , the largest and most comprehensive German-language encyclopedia developed in the 18th century.
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Zedler's Universal-Lexicon is considered the most important German-language encyclopedia of the 18th Century. Contrary to the claim on the title page shown here, the first volume had already appeared at the Leipzig Michaelmas Fair of 1731.
Early works published by Zedler
Zedler's first major publishing project: The dear man of God, Martin Luther. Title page of the first volume, Leipzig 1729.
Zedler announced on 26 March 1730 his plan to print a large universal lexicon of all the sciences, seeking Praenumeration subscriptions.
Last log page of the order against Zedler, rejecting his request for privilege, Leipzig, 12 October 1730
In response to the Leipzig order, Zedler moved production of the Universal-Lexicon to the press of August Hermann Francke, who founded the orphanage in Halle.
Cover of 1732 pamphlet on charlatanism of the bookstore
The cover of Zedler's new edition of the dictionary Theatrum Latinitatis edited by Johann Matthias GesnerAbout this person
Country
GermanyStatus
deceased
Dates
Lived 1706 to 1751 · aged 45
Written about in
13 languages
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