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Ignaz Lehmann

1812–1875

Best known for a practical 19th-century guide to manners and good conduct, this German-language writer focused on the everyday habits that shape social life. His work offers a vivid glimpse of how politeness, education, and character were taught to young readers of the time.

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Die Regeln des Anstands, der Höflichkeit und der guten Sitte.

Die Regeln des Anstands, der Höflichkeit und der guten Sitte.

by Ignaz Lehmann

About the author

Very little biographical information could be confirmed here beyond the basic record that Ignaz Lehmann lived from 1812 to 1875 and wrote in German.

He is associated with Die Regeln des Anstands, der Höflichkeit und der guten Sitte, a book on etiquette and proper behavior that was intended for use in education and everyday moral instruction. The work explains manners in the home, in public, and in social settings, showing how closely politeness and character were linked in 19th-century teaching.

Because reliable personal details were scarce in the sources reviewed, the clearest picture of Lehmann comes through his writing itself: practical, orderly, and concerned with helping young people move through society with respect and self-discipline.