Alexander Hegius von Heek

German Renaissance humanist
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Alexander Hegius von Heek

Summary

Alexander Hegius von Heek is a human[1]. His place of birth was Münster[2]. He was born on 1430[3]. He died in Deventer[4]. He died on December 7, 1498[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and Catholic priest[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Hegius von Heek's place of birth was Münster[2].
  • Alexander Hegius von Heek died in Deventer[4].
  • Alexander Hegius von Heek was born on 1430[3].
  • Alexander Hegius von Heek died on December 7, 1498[5].
  • Alexander Hegius von Heek's professions included writer[6].
  • Alexander Hegius von Heek worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • A notable student of Alexander Hegius von Heek was Erasmus[9].
  • A notable student of Alexander Hegius von Heek was Konrad Mutian[10].
  • A notable student of Alexander Hegius von Heek was Johannes Murmellius[11].
  • A notable student of Alexander Hegius von Heek was Conrad Goclenius[12].
  • A notable student of Alexander Hegius von Heek was Jacob Faber[13].
  • Alexander Hegius von Heek was a member of Aduarder Kring[14].
  • Alexander Hegius von Heek is recorded as male[15].
  • Alexander Hegius von Heek's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Alexander Hegius von Heek is associated with the German Renaissance movement[17].
  • Alexander Hegius von Heek supervised Erasmus as a doctoral student[18].
  • Alexander Hegius von Heek's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Hegius[19].
  • Alexander Hegius von Heek's religious order is recorded as Brethren of the Common Life[20].
  • Alexander Hegius von Heek's given name is recorded as Alexander[21].
  • Alexander Hegius von Heek studied under Rodolphus Agricola[22].
  • Alexander Hegius von Heek studied under Thomas à Kempis[23].
  • Alexander Hegius von Heek's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24].
  • Alexander Hegius von Heek's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Alexander Hegius von Heek's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • Alexander Hegius von Heek's described by source is recorded as Contemporaries of Erasmus (vol. 2)[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Münster[2], Alexander Hegius von Heek… he was born on 1430[3].

Education

Studied under Rodolphus Agricola[22], a philosopher[28], 1443–1485[29], of Habsburg Netherlands[30], specialised in philosophy[31] and Thomas à Kempis[23], a theologian[32], 1380–1471[33], of Burgundian Netherlands[34], specialised in philosophy[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and Catholic priest[7]. Notable students include Erasmus[9], a translator[36], 1466–1536[37], of Seventeen Provinces[38], specialised in Christian philosophy[39]; Konrad Mutian[10], a writer[40], 1470–1526[41], of Germany[42]; Johannes Murmellius[11], a poet[43], 1480–1517[44], of Germany[45]; Conrad Goclenius[12], a scholar[46], 1490–1539[47]; and Jacob Faber[13], a schoolmaster[48], 1473–1517[49]. Alexander Hegius von Heek supervised Erasmus as a doctoral student[18].

Death and Burial

Alexander Hegius von Heek died on December 7, 1498[5]. He passed away in Deventer[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Hegius von Heek ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

His notable doctoral advisees include Erasmus[52], a translator[53], 1466–1536[54], of Seventeen Provinces[55], specialised in Christian philosophy[56].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Hegius von Heek born?

Born in Münster[2], Alexander Hegius von Heek…

Where did Alexander Hegius von Heek die?

Alexander Hegius von Heek passed away in Deventer[4].

What did Alexander Hegius von Heek do for work?

Alexander Hegius von Heek worked as writer[6] and Catholic priest[7].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Doctoral student Erasmus
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