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Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi

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Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi

b. 1746

Swiss pedagogue and educational reformer (1746–1827)

Enlightenment

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Key Dates

Birth

1746 January 12, 1746 →

Biography

Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi was a Swiss pedagogue and educational reformer who exemplified Romanticism in his approach.

Source: Wikipedia · Compiled March 2026 · AI-summarized

Timeline

1746
Birth

Swiss philosopher and educator (d. 1827)

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