Antonius Walaeus

Dutch Calvinist minister, theologian, and academic
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Antonius Walaeus

Summary

Antonius Walaeus is a human[1]. Born in Ghent[2], he… he was born on October 3, 1573[3]. He passed away in Leiden[4]. He died on July 3, 1639[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Antonius Walaeus was born in Ghent[2].
  • Antonius Walaeus passed away in Leiden[4].
  • Antonius Walaeus was born on October 3, 1573[3].
  • Antonius Walaeus was born on October 13, 1573[9].
  • Antonius Walaeus died on July 3, 1639[5].
  • Antonius Walaeus died on July 9, 1639[10].
  • Antonius Walaeus held citizenship in Dutch Republic[11].
  • Antonius Walaeus's professions included theologian[6].
  • Antonius Walaeus's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Antonius Walaeus held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[12].
  • Antonius Walaeus held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[13].
  • Among Antonius Walaeus's employers was Leiden University[14].
  • Antonius Walaeus's religion is recorded as Protestantism[15].
  • Antonius Walaeus is recorded as male[16].
  • Antonius Walaeus's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Antonius Walaeus's Commons category is recorded as Antonius Walaeus[18].
  • Antonius Walaeus's family name is recorded as Walaeus[19].
  • Antonius Walaeus's given name is recorded as Antonius[20].
  • Antonius Walaeus studied under Franciscus Junius[21].
  • Antonius Walaeus's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[22].
  • Antonius Walaeus's participant in is recorded as Synod of Dort[23].
  • Antonius Walaeus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ghent[2], Antonius Walaeus… Recorded date of birth include October 3, 1573[3] and October 13, 1573[9].

Education

Antonius Walaeus studied under Franciscus Junius[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. Among Antonius Walaeus's employers was Leiden University[14]. Positions held include rector magnificus of Leiden University[12], a position[25], in Netherlands[26], founded in 1575[27].

Personal Life

Antonius Walaeus's religion is recorded as Protestantism[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 3, 1639[5] and July 9, 1639[10]. Antonius Walaeus died in Leiden[4].

Why It Matters

Antonius Walaeus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Antonius Walaeus born?

Born in Ghent[2], Antonius Walaeus…

Where did Antonius Walaeus die?

Antonius Walaeus passed away in Leiden[4].

What did Antonius Walaeus do for work?

Antonius Walaeus worked as theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Biografisch Portaal. wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation theologian, university teacher
    Religion or worldview Protestantism
    Employer
    Sex or gender male
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