Caspar Schwenckfeld

physician (1563-1609)
Person human Q2941160
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Summary

Caspar Schwenckfeld was born on January 1, 1563[1], in Gryfów Śląski[2]. He died on January 1, 1609[3], in Görlitz[4]. He worked as a physician[5] and ornithologist[6]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
  • Field of work: medicine[9], natural science[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Family name: Schwenckfeld[12]
  • Given name: Caspar[13]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[14], Frühneuzeitliche Ärztebriefe des deutschsprachigen Raums (1500-1700)[15]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[16]
  • Different from: Caspar Schwenckfeld[17]

FAQs

Where was Caspar Schwenckfeld born?

Caspar Schwenckfeld was born in Gryfów Śląski[2].

Where did Caspar Schwenckfeld die?

Caspar Schwenckfeld passed away in Görlitz[4].

What did Caspar Schwenckfeld do for work?

Caspar Schwenckfeld worked as a physician[5] and ornithologist[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [1] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15w ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-07-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Frühneuzeitliche Ärztebriefe des deutschsprachigen Raums (1500-1700)
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  2. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Frühneuzeitliche Ärztebriefe des deutschsprachigen Raums (1500-1700)
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  3. 20w ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name → Schwenckfeld
    Zobodat person id → 8868
    Instance of → human
    National library of spain spmabn id (bne v1.0) → XX1751832
    + 39 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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