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Meynert, Hermann Günther Pseudonym: JanusMeynert, Hermann Günther (pseudonym: Janus), b. Dresden (Germany), Dec. 20, 1808, d. Vienna, March 10, 1895, journalist; father of Theodor Meynert. Came to Vienna in 1836 and worked for the theatre journal "Wiener Allgemeine Theaterzeitung" of A. Bäuerle and in the editorial office of the "Österreichischer Soldatenfreund"; wrote historical papers for non-specialists. Works: Franz I., Ks. von Ö., und sein Zeitalter, 1834; Geschichte Ö., seiner Völker und Länder, 6 vols., 1843-1853; Geschichte der k. k. ö. Armee, 4 vols., 1852-1854; Ks. Joseph II., 1862. - Edition: Neuer Plutarch, 5 vols., 1842-1853. Literature: J. Fellner, H. M., 1947.
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