Albert Schultens

Dutch philologist (1686-1750)
Person human Q2831550
Albert Schultens
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Albert Schultens

Summary

Albert Schultens is a human[1]. He was born in Groningen[2]. He was born on August 22, 1686[3]. He died in Leiden[4]. He died on January 26, 1750[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], theologian[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Albert Schultens's place of birth was Groningen[2].
  • Albert Schultens passed away in Leiden[4].
  • Albert Schultens was born on August 22, 1686[3].
  • Albert Schultens died on January 26, 1750[5].
  • A child of Albert Schultens was Jan Jacob Schultens[10].
  • Albert Schultens held citizenship in Dutch Republic[11].
  • Albert Schultens's professions included linguist[6].
  • Albert Schultens worked as a theologian[7].
  • Albert Schultens worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Albert Schultens held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[12].
  • Albert Schultens was employed by Leiden University[13].
  • Albert Schultens was employed by University of Franeker[14].
  • Albert Schultens was employed by Leiden University[15].
  • Albert Schultens was employed by Leiden University[16].
  • Albert Schultens's education included a stint at Leiden University[17].
  • Albert Schultens was educated at University of Groningen[18].
  • A notable student of Albert Schultens was Jan Jacob Schultens[19].
  • Albert Schultens's religion is recorded as Protestantism[20].
  • Albert Schultens is recorded as male[21].
  • Albert Schultens's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Albert Schultens's Commons category is recorded as Albert Schultens[23].
  • Albert Schultens's family name is recorded as Q56540633[24].
  • Albert Schultens's given name is recorded as Albert[25].
  • Albert Schultens's given name is recorded as Albertus[26].
  • Albert Schultens studied under Johannes Braun[27].

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Origins and Family

Albert Schultens's place of birth was Groningen[2]. He was born on August 22, 1686[3].

Education

Educated at Leiden University[17], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1575[30], headquartered in Leiden[31] and University of Groningen[18], a public research university[32], in Netherlands[33], founded in 1614[34], headquartered in Groningen[35]. Albert Schultens studied under Johannes Braun[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], theologian[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Leiden University[13], a university[36], in Netherlands[37], founded in 1575[38], headquartered in Leiden[39] and University of Franeker[14], a university[40], in Netherlands[41], founded in 1585[42], headquartered in Franeker[43]. Albert Schultens held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[12]. A notable student of him was Jan Jacob Schultens[19].

Personal Life

A child of Albert Schultens was Jan Jacob Schultens[10]. His religion is recorded as Protestantism[20].

Death and Burial

Albert Schultens died on January 26, 1750[5]. He passed away in Leiden[4].

Why It Matters

Albert Schultens ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Albert Schultens born?

Born in Groningen[2], Albert Schultens…

Where did Albert Schultens die?

Albert Schultens died in Leiden[4].

What did Albert Schultens do for work?

Albert Schultens worked as linguist[6], theologian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Albert Schultens go to school?

Albert Schultens was educated at Leiden University[17] and University of Groningen[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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