Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf

German historian and theologian (1718-1782)
Person human Q1358169
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Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf

Summary

Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lutherstadt Wittenberg[2]. He was born on December 18, 1718[3]. He died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4]. He died on May 7, 1782[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf's place of birth was Lutherstadt Wittenberg[2].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf was born on December 18, 1718[3].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf died on May 7, 1782[5].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf died on May 28, 1782[9].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf's father was Gottlieb Wernsdorf[10].
  • A child of Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf was Gregor Gottlieb Wernsdorf[11].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf's professions included theologian[6].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf's professions included historian[7].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf's field of work was theology[12].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf was employed by Leipzig University[13].
  • Among Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf's employers was University of Wittenberg[14].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf's education included a stint at Leipzig University[15].
  • A notable student of Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf was Johann August Ernesti[16].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[17].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf is recorded as male[18].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf supervised Franz Volkmar Reinhard as a doctoral student[20].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf's family name is recorded as Wernsdorf[21].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf's given name is recorded as Ernst[22].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf's given name is recorded as Friedrich[23].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf's work location is recorded as Leipzig[24].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf's work location is recorded as Lutherstadt Wittenberg[25].
  • Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf studied under Christian Erdmann Deyling[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[2], Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf… he was born on December 18, 1718[3]. His father was Gottlieb Wernsdorf[10].

Education

Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf's education included a stint at Leipzig University[15]. He studied under Christian Erdmann Deyling[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf's field of work was theology[12]. Employers include Leipzig University[13], a public university[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1409[29], headquartered in Leipzig[30] and University of Wittenberg[14], a university[31], in Holy Roman Empire[32], founded in 1502[33], headquartered in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[34]. A notable student of him was Johann August Ernesti[16]. He supervised Franz Volkmar Reinhard as a doctoral student[20].

Personal Life

A child of Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf was Gregor Gottlieb Wernsdorf[11]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 7, 1782[5] and May 28, 1782[9]. Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].

FAQs

Where was Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf born?

Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf was born in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[2].

Where did Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf die?

Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].

Who were Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf's parents?

Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf's father was Gottlieb Wernsdorf[10].

What did Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf do for work?

Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf worked as theologian[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf go to school?

Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf was educated at Leipzig University[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Wernsdorf (ADB). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Professorenkatalog der Universität Leipzig. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Professorenkatalog der Universität Leipzig. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, historian, university teacher
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    Mathematics genealogy project id 225784
    Place of birth Lutherstadt Wittenberg
    Doctoral student Franz Volkmar Reinhard
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