Euricius Cordus

German physician, botanist, and poet (1486-1535)
Person human Q96643
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Euricius Cordus

Summary

Euricius Cordus is a human[1]. Born in Münchhausen am Christenberg[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1486[3]. He died in Bremen[4]. He died on 1535[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], university teacher[7], physician writer[8], poet[9], and translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Münchhausen am Christenberg[2], Euricius Cordus…
  • Euricius Cordus passed away in Bremen[4].
  • Euricius Cordus was born on January 1, 1486[3].
  • Euricius Cordus died on 1535[5].
  • Euricius Cordus died on December 24, 1535[12].
  • A child of Euricius Cordus was Valerius Cordus[13].
  • Euricius Cordus held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Euricius Cordus's professions included botanist[6].
  • Euricius Cordus's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Euricius Cordus worked as a physician writer[8].
  • Euricius Cordus worked as a poet[9].
  • Euricius Cordus's professions included translator[10].
  • Euricius Cordus's field of work was medicine[15].
  • Among Euricius Cordus's employers was University of Marburg[16].
  • Euricius Cordus's education included a stint at University of Marburg[17].
  • Euricius Cordus is recorded as male[18].
  • Euricius Cordus's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Euricius Cordus's Commons category is recorded as Euricius Cordus[20].
  • Euricius Cordus's residence is recorded as Germany[21].
  • Euricius Cordus's family name is recorded as Q107204511[22].
  • Euricius Cordus's work location is recorded as Felsberg[23].
  • Euricius Cordus's work location is recorded as Marburg[24].
  • Euricius Cordus's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25].
  • Euricius Cordus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Euricius Cordus's described by source is recorded as Contemporaries of Erasmus (vol. 1)[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Münchhausen am Christenberg[2], Euricius Cordus… he was born on January 1, 1486[3].

Education

Euricius Cordus's education included a stint at University of Marburg[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], university teacher[7], physician writer[8], poet[9], and translator[10]. Euricius Cordus's field of work was medicine[15]. Among his employers was University of Marburg[16].

Personal Life

A child of Euricius Cordus was Valerius Cordus[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1535[5] and December 24, 1535[12]. Euricius Cordus passed away in Bremen[4].

Why It Matters

Euricius Cordus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Euricius Cordus born?

Euricius Cordus was born in Münchhausen am Christenberg[2].

Where did Euricius Cordus die?

Euricius Cordus passed away in Bremen[4].

What did Euricius Cordus do for work?

Euricius Cordus worked as botanist[6], university teacher[7], physician writer[8], poet[9], and translator[10].

Where did Euricius Cordus go to school?

Euricius Cordus was educated at University of Marburg[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation botanist, university teacher, physician writer +2
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer University of Marburg
    Place of birth Münchhausen am Christenberg
    Child Valerius Cordus
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