Christian Kortholt the Elder

German protestant theologian and university professor (1633-1694)
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Christian Kortholt the Elder

Summary

Christian Kortholt the Elder is a human[1]. His place of birth was Burg auf Fehmarn[2]. He was born on January 15, 1633[3]. He died in Kiel[4]. He died on April 1, 1694[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Christian Kortholt the Elder's place of birth was Burg auf Fehmarn[2].
  • Christian Kortholt the Elder died in Kiel[4].
  • Christian Kortholt the Elder was born on January 15, 1633[3].
  • Christian Kortholt the Elder died on April 1, 1694[5].
  • A child of Christian Kortholt the Elder was Sebastian Kortholt[8].
  • Christian Kortholt the Elder held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Christian Kortholt the Elder worked as a theologian[6].
  • Christian Kortholt the Elder worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Christian Kortholt the Elder was employed by Kiel University[10].
  • A notable student of Christian Kortholt the Elder was Michael Dau[11].
  • A notable student of Christian Kortholt the Elder was August Hermann Francke[12].
  • A notable student of Christian Kortholt the Elder was Joachim Justus Breithaupt[13].
  • Christian Kortholt the Elder's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[14].
  • Christian Kortholt the Elder is recorded as male[15].
  • Christian Kortholt the Elder's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Christian Kortholt the Elder's family name is recorded as Kortholt[17].
  • Christian Kortholt the Elder's given name is recorded as Christian[18].
  • Christian Kortholt the Elder's pseudonym is recorded as Theophilus Sincerus[19].
  • Christian Kortholt the Elder's work location is recorded as Rostock[20].
  • Christian Kortholt the Elder's work location is recorded as Kiel[21].
  • Christian Kortholt the Elder studied under Johannes Musaeus[22].
  • Christian Kortholt the Elder studied under Sebastian Niemann[23].
  • Christian Kortholt the Elder's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24].
  • Christian Kortholt the Elder's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[25].
  • Christian Kortholt the Elder's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Christian Kortholt the Elder's place of birth was Burg auf Fehmarn[2]. He was born on January 15, 1633[3].

Education

Studied under Johannes Musaeus[22], a theologian[27], 1613–1681[28], of Germany[29], specialised in theology[30] and Sebastian Niemann[23], a theologian[31], 1625–1684[32], of Germany[33], specialised in theology[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. Christian Kortholt the Elder was employed by Kiel University[10]. Notable students include Michael Dau[11], a clergyman[35], 1653–1710[36]; August Hermann Francke[12], a theologian[37], 1663–1727[38], of Lübeck[39]; and Joachim Justus Breithaupt[13], a theologian[40], 1658–1732[41], of Germany[42].

Personal Life

A child of Christian Kortholt the Elder was Sebastian Kortholt[8]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[14].

Death and Burial

Christian Kortholt the Elder died on April 1, 1694[5]. He passed away in Kiel[4].

FAQs

Where was Christian Kortholt the Elder born?

Christian Kortholt the Elder was born in Burg auf Fehmarn[2].

Where did Christian Kortholt the Elder die?

Christian Kortholt the Elder died in Kiel[4].

What did Christian Kortholt the Elder do for work?

Christian Kortholt the Elder worked as theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Student Michael Dau, August Hermann Francke, Joachim Justus Breithaupt
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