Otto Jahn

Otto Jahn (1813–1869) was a German art historian, archaeologist, musicologist, and university teacher. Born in Kiel and educated at Leipzig University, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Kiel University, he held positions at the University of Bonn, Leipzig University, Kiel University, and University of Greifswald. He worked in Bonn and Leipzig and was a member of the Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences, Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities, German Archaeological Institute, and Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities.

Jahn wrote in German and spoke Italian, Latin, Ancient Greek, and German. His notable works include *Life of Mozart Volume I*, *Life of Mozart Volume II*, *Life of Mozart Complete*, *Lenau und Byron*, and *Ciceros Orator*. He had students including Hugo Blümner, Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff, and Tycho Mommsen. He was related to Adolf Michaelis and was a member of the Protestant church. Jahn died in Göttingen, where he is buried.