Erasmus Schmidt

German philologist and mathematician
Person human Q110915
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Erasmus Schmidt

Summary

Erasmus Schmidt is a human[1]. He was born in Delitzsch[2]. He was born on +1570-04-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4]. He died on +1637-09-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Erasmus Schmidt's place of birth was Delitzsch[2].
  • Erasmus Schmidt died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].
  • Erasmus Schmidt was born on +1570-04-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Erasmus Schmidt died on +1637-09-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • A child of Erasmus Schmidt was Magdalena Schmidt[8].
  • Erasmus Schmidt held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Erasmus Schmidt worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Erasmus Schmidt worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Erasmus Schmidt was employed by University of Wittenberg[10].
  • Erasmus Schmidt's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[11].
  • Erasmus Schmidt's doctoral advisor was Sethus Calvisius[12].
  • A notable student of Erasmus Schmidt was August Buchner[13].
  • A notable student of Erasmus Schmidt was Johann Erich Ostermann[14].
  • A notable student of Erasmus Schmidt was Michael Wendler[15].
  • A notable student of Erasmus Schmidt was Nicolaus Zapf[16].
  • A notable student of Erasmus Schmidt was Abdias Trew[17].
  • Erasmus Schmidt's image is recorded as Erasmus Schmidt.jpg[18].
  • Erasmus Schmidt is recorded as male[19].
  • Erasmus Schmidt's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Erasmus Schmidt's ISNI is recorded as 0000000108685831[21].
  • Erasmus Schmidt's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 9865669[22].
  • Erasmus Schmidt's GND ID is recorded as 117644161[23].
  • Erasmus Schmidt's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2001020692[24].
  • Erasmus Schmidt's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 12045847b[25].
  • Erasmus Schmidt's IdRef ID is recorded as 028670965[26].

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Origins and Family

Erasmus Schmidt's place of birth was Delitzsch[2]. He was born on +1570-04-17T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Erasmus Schmidt's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[11]. His doctoral advisor was Sethus Calvisius[12]. Studied under Sethus Calvisius[27], a composer[28], 1556–1615[29] and Petrus Otto[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Erasmus Schmidt was employed by University of Wittenberg[10]. Notable students include August Buchner[13], a university teacher[31], 1591–1661[32], of Germany[33]; Johann Erich Ostermann[14], a hellenist[34], 1611–1668[35], of Germany[36]; Michael Wendler[15], a theologian[37], 1610–1671[38], of Germany[39], specialised in theology[40]; Nicolaus Zapf[16], a theologian[41], 1600–1672[42], of Germany[43]; and Abdias Trew[17], a mathematician[44], 1597–1669[45], of Germany[46].

Personal Life

A child of Erasmus Schmidt was Magdalena Schmidt[8].

Death and Burial

Erasmus Schmidt died on +1637-09-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].

FAQs

Where was Erasmus Schmidt born?

Erasmus Schmidt was born in Delitzsch[2].

Where did Erasmus Schmidt die?

Erasmus Schmidt passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].

What did Erasmus Schmidt do for work?

Erasmus Schmidt worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Erasmus Schmidt go to school?

Erasmus Schmidt was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
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  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . wikidata.org.
  22. [14] . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  27. [30] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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