Christian Thomasius

German philosopher (1655-1728)
Person human Q57501
Christian Thomasius
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Christian Thomasius

Summary

Christian Thomasius is a human[1]. Born in Leipzig[2], he… he was born on +1655-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Halle (Saale)[4]. He died on +1728-09-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a jurist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], journalist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leipzig[2], Christian Thomasius…
  • Christian Thomasius passed away in Halle (Saale)[4].
  • Christian Thomasius was born on +1655-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Christian Thomasius died on +1728-09-23T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Christian Thomasius is buried at Stadtgottesacker[12].
  • Christian Thomasius's father was Jakob Thomasius[13].
  • A child of Christian Thomasius was Christiane Auguste Thomasius[14].
  • Christian Thomasius held citizenship in Electorate of Saxony[15].
  • Christian Thomasius worked as a jurist[6].
  • Christian Thomasius's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Christian Thomasius's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Christian Thomasius's professions included journalist[9].
  • Christian Thomasius worked as a writer[10].
  • Christian Thomasius's professions included scientist[16].
  • Christian Thomasius's field of work was digital humanities[17].
  • Christian Thomasius was employed by Leipzig University[18].
  • Among Christian Thomasius's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19].
  • Among Christian Thomasius's employers was University of Frankfurt an der Oder[20].
  • Christian Thomasius was educated at Leipzig University[21].
  • Christian Thomasius was educated at University of Frankfurt an der Oder[22].
  • Christian Thomasius's doctoral advisor was Valentin Alberti[23].
  • Christian Thomasius's doctoral advisor was Jakob Thomasius[24].
  • Christian Thomasius's doctoral advisor was Johann Friedrich Rhetius[25].
  • A notable student of Christian Thomasius was Andreas Rüdiger[26].
  • A notable student of Christian Thomasius was Johann Peter von Ludewig[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Leipzig[2], Christian Thomasius… he was born on +1655-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Jakob Thomasius[13].

Education

Educated at Leipzig University[21], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31] and University of Frankfurt an der Oder[22], a university[32], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[33], founded in 1506[34]. Doctoral advisors include Valentin Alberti[23], a philosopher[35], 1635–1697[36], of Germany[37], specialised in logic[38]; Jakob Thomasius[24], a philosopher[39], 1622–1684[40], of Germany[41], specialised in philosopher[42]; and Johann Friedrich Rhetius[25], a jurist[43], 1633–1707[44], of Margraviate of Brandenburg[45]. Christian Thomasius earned the academic degree of doctorate[46]. Studied under Valentin Alberti[47], a philosopher[48], 1635–1697[49], of Germany[50], specialised in logic[51] and Johann Friedrich Rhetius[52], a jurist[53], 1633–1707[54], of Margraviate of Brandenburg[55].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jurist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], journalist[9], writer[10], and scientist[16]. Christian Thomasius's field of work was digital humanities[17]. Employers include Leipzig University[18], a public university[56], in Germany[57], founded in 1409[58], headquartered in Leipzig[59]; Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19], a public university[60], in Germany[61], founded in 1502[62], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[63]; and University of Frankfurt an der Oder[20], a university[64], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[65], founded in 1506[66]. Notable students include Andreas Rüdiger[26], a philosopher[67], 1673–1731[68], of Germany[69]; Johann Peter von Ludewig[27], a legal historian[70], 1668–1743[71], of Kingdom of Prussia[72]; and Nicolaus Hieronymus Gundling[73], a historian[74], 1671–1729[75], of Germany[76].

Personal Life

A child of Christian Thomasius was Christiane Auguste Thomasius[14].

Death and Burial

Christian Thomasius died on +1728-09-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Halle (Saale)[4]. Burial took place at Stadtgottesacker[12].

Why It Matters

Christian Thomasius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]

FAQs

Where was Christian Thomasius born?

Born in Leipzig[2], Christian Thomasius…

Where did Christian Thomasius die?

Christian Thomasius died in Halle (Saale)[4].

Who were Christian Thomasius's parents?

Christian Thomasius's father was Jakob Thomasius[13].

What did Christian Thomasius do for work?

Christian Thomasius worked as jurist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], journalist[9], and writer[10].

Where did Christian Thomasius go to school?

Christian Thomasius was educated at Leipzig University[21] and University of Frankfurt an der Oder[22].

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  2. [77] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [78] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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