Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf

German historian and theologian (1718-1782)
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Summary

Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf was born on December 18, 1718[1], in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[2]. He died on May 7, 1782[3], in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], historian[6], university teacher[7], and Protestant theologian[8]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: May 28, 1782[10]
  • Father: Gottlieb Wernsdorf[11]
  • Child: Gregor Gottlieb Wernsdorf[12]
  • Field of work: theology[13]
  • Employer: Leipzig University[14], University of Wittenberg[15]
  • Educated at: Leipzig University[16]
  • Student: Johann August Ernesti[17]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Doctoral student: Franz Volkmar Reinhard[20]
  • Family name: Wernsdorf[21]
  • Given name: Ernst[22], Friedrich[23]
  • Work location: Leipzig[24], Lutherstadt Wittenberg[25]
  • Student of: Christian Erdmann Deyling[26]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[28]
  • P14608: 100715494[29]
  • P14611: 175331[30]

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[11].

What did Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf do for work?

Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf worked as a theologian[5], historian[6], university teacher[7], and Protestant theologian[8].

Where did Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf go to school?

Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf was educated at Leipzig University[16].

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  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 4135
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  2. 5w ago · Printstream · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 4135
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  3. 14w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14611 → 175331
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  5. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → theologian, historian, university teacher +1
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  6. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mathematics genealogy project id → 225784
    Place of birth → Lutherstadt Wittenberg
    Doctoral student → Franz Volkmar Reinhard
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