Benedict Pictet

Genevan theologian
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Benedict Pictet

Summary

Benedict Pictet is a human[1]. His place of birth was Geneva[2]. He was born on May 19, 1655[3]. He passed away in Geneva[4]. He died on June 9, 1724[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], pastor[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Benedict Pictet was born in Geneva[2].
  • Benedict Pictet passed away in Geneva[4].
  • Benedict Pictet was born on May 19, 1655[3].
  • Benedict Pictet died on June 9, 1724[5].
  • Benedict Pictet died on January 10, 1724[10].
  • Benedict Pictet held citizenship in Republic of Geneva[11].
  • Benedict Pictet's professions included theologian[6].
  • Benedict Pictet worked as a pastor[7].
  • Benedict Pictet worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Among Benedict Pictet's employers was University of Geneva[12].
  • Benedict Pictet's religion is recorded as Protestantism[13].
  • Benedict Pictet's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[14].
  • Benedict Pictet's religion is recorded as reformed[15].
  • Benedict Pictet is recorded as male[16].
  • Benedict Pictet's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Benedict Pictet's Commons category is recorded as Benedict Pictet[18].
  • Benedict Pictet's family name is recorded as Pictet[19].
  • Benedict Pictet's given name is recorded as Benedict[20].
  • Benedict Pictet's relative is recorded as François Turrettini[21].
  • Benedict Pictet's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Geneva[22].
  • Benedict Pictet's described by source is recorded as The Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology[23].
  • Benedict Pictet's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Benedict Pictet's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Christian Hymns[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Geneva[2], Benedict Pictet… he was born on May 19, 1655[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], pastor[7], and university teacher[8]. Benedict Pictet was employed by University of Geneva[12].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Protestantism[13], a Christian denominational family[26], founded in 1517[27]; Reformed Christianity[14], a Christian denominational family[28], founded in 1519[29]; and reformed[15], in Switzerland[30].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 9, 1724[5] and January 10, 1724[10]. Benedict Pictet passed away in Geneva[4].

Why It Matters

Benedict Pictet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Benedict Pictet born?

Benedict Pictet was born in Geneva[2].

Where did Benedict Pictet die?

Benedict Pictet died in Geneva[4].

What did Benedict Pictet do for work?

Benedict Pictet worked as theologian[6], pastor[7], and university teacher[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . The Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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