Friedrich Münter

Danish bishop (1761-1830)
Person human Q213871
Friedrich Münter
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Friedrich Münter

Summary

Friedrich Münter is a human[1]. Born in Gotha[2], he… he was born on October 14, 1761[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on April 9, 1830[5]. He worked as an archaeologist[6], presbyter[7], Protestant theologian[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gotha[2], Friedrich Münter…
  • Friedrich Münter passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Friedrich Münter was born on October 14, 1761[3].
  • Friedrich Münter died on April 9, 1830[5].
  • Friedrich Münter is buried at St. Peter's Church[11].
  • Friedrich Münter's father was Balthasar Münter[12].
  • A child of Friedrich Münter was Theodor Münter[13].
  • A child of Friedrich Münter was Balthasar Münter[14].
  • Friedrich Münter held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[15].
  • Friedrich Münter worked as an archaeologist[6].
  • Friedrich Münter's professions included presbyter[7].
  • Friedrich Münter worked as a Protestant theologian[8].
  • Friedrich Münter worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Friedrich Münter held the position of bishop[16].
  • Friedrich Münter held the position of rector[17].
  • Friedrich Münter held the position of rector[18].
  • Among Friedrich Münter's employers was University of Copenhagen[19].
  • Friedrich Münter received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[20].
  • Friedrich Münter received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[21].
  • Friedrich Münter received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[22].
  • Friedrich Münter received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].
  • Friedrich Münter was a member of Illuminati[24].
  • Friedrich Münter was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Friedrich Münter was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Friedrich Münter was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich Münter was born in Gotha[2]. He was born on October 14, 1761[3]. His father was Balthasar Münter[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archaeologist[6], presbyter[7], Protestant theologian[8], and university teacher[9]. Friedrich Münter was employed by University of Copenhagen[19]. Positions held include bishop[16], an ecclesiastical occupation[28] and rector[17], an elective office[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[20], a grade of an order[30], in Denmark[31]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[21], a grade of an order[32], in Denmark[33], founded in 1808[34]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[22], a grade of an order[35], in Denmark[36]; and Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], a grade of an order[37], in Denmark[38].

Personal Life

Children include Theodor Münter[13], a civil servant[39], 1798–1841[40], of Kingdom of Denmark[41] and Balthasar Münter[14], a theologian[42], 1794–1867[43], of Kingdom of Denmark[44]. Friedrich Münter's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[45].

Death and Burial

Friedrich Münter died on April 9, 1830[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at St. Peter's Church[11].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Münter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Münter born?

Friedrich Münter was born in Gotha[2].

Where did Friedrich Münter die?

Friedrich Münter passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Friedrich Münter's parents?

Friedrich Münter's father was Balthasar Münter[12].

What did Friedrich Münter do for work?

Friedrich Münter worked as archaeologist[6], presbyter[7], Protestant theologian[8], and university teacher[9].

What awards did Friedrich Münter receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[20], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[21], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[22], and Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Münter, Friedrich. wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [17] . universitetshistorie.ku.dk. universitetshistorie.ku.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  15. [11] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [45] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12h ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of Illuminati, Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences, Russian Academy of Sciences +5
    Occupation archaeologist, presbyter, Protestant theologian +1
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  2. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Gotha
    Aliases
    Described by source Nordisk familjebok, Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +2
    Family name Münter
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