Franco Burgersdijk

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Franco Burgersdijk

Summary

Franco Burgersdijk is a human[1]. Born in De Lier[2], he… he was born on May 3, 1590[3]. He died in Leiden[4]. He died on February 19, 1635[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and theologian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Franco Burgersdijk's place of birth was De Lier[2].
  • Franco Burgersdijk died in Leiden[4].
  • Franco Burgersdijk was born on May 3, 1590[3].
  • Franco Burgersdijk died on February 19, 1635[5].
  • Franco Burgersdijk held citizenship in Dutch Republic[10].
  • Franco Burgersdijk's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Franco Burgersdijk worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Franco Burgersdijk's professions included theologian[8].
  • Franco Burgersdijk held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[11].
  • Franco Burgersdijk was employed by Academy of Sedan[12].
  • Among Franco Burgersdijk's employers was Leiden University[13].
  • Among Franco Burgersdijk's employers was Leiden University[14].
  • Franco Burgersdijk was employed by Leiden University[15].
  • Franco Burgersdijk was employed by Leiden University[16].
  • Among Franco Burgersdijk's employers was Leiden University[17].
  • Franco Burgersdijk was educated at Academy of Saumur[18].
  • Franco Burgersdijk was educated at Leiden University[19].
  • Franco Burgersdijk's doctoral advisor was Gilbert Jack[20].
  • A notable student of Franco Burgersdijk was Arnoldus Senguerdius[21].
  • Franco Burgersdijk is recorded as male[22].
  • Franco Burgersdijk's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Franco Burgersdijk supervised Henricus Reneri as a doctoral student[24].
  • Franco Burgersdijk supervised Adriaan Heereboord as a doctoral student[25].
  • Franco Burgersdijk's Commons category is recorded as Franco Petri Burgersdijk[26].
  • Franco Burgersdijk's family name is recorded as Burgersdijk[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in De Lier[2], Franco Burgersdijk… he was born on May 3, 1590[3].

Education

Educated at Academy of Saumur[18], a university[28], in France[29], founded in 1599[30], headquartered in Saumur[31] and Leiden University[19], a university[32], in Netherlands[33], founded in 1575[34], headquartered in Leiden[35]. Franco Burgersdijk's doctoral advisor was Gilbert Jack[20]. He studied under Gilbert Jack[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and theologian[8]. Employers include Academy of Sedan[12], an academy[37] and Leiden University[13], a university[38], in Netherlands[39], founded in 1575[40], headquartered in Leiden[41]. Franco Burgersdijk held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[11]. A notable student of him was Arnoldus Senguerdius[21]. Doctoral students include Henricus Reneri[24], a philosopher[42], 1593–1639[43], of Dutch Republic[44] and Adriaan Heereboord[25], a philosopher[45], 1614–1661[46], of Netherlands[47].

Death and Burial

Franco Burgersdijk died on February 19, 1635[5]. He died in Leiden[4].

Why It Matters

Franco Burgersdijk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Franco Burgersdijk born?

Franco Burgersdijk's place of birth was De Lier[2].

Where did Franco Burgersdijk die?

Franco Burgersdijk passed away in Leiden[4].

What did Franco Burgersdijk do for work?

Franco Burgersdijk worked as philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and theologian[8].

Where did Franco Burgersdijk go to school?

Franco Burgersdijk was educated at Academy of Saumur[18] and Leiden University[19].

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  5. [23] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [14] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  26. [36] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation philosopher, university teacher, theologian
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