Georg Major

German theologian (1502-1574)
Person human Q71135
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Georg Major

Summary

Georg Major is a human[1]. Born in Nuremberg[2], he… he was born on April 25, 1502[3]. He passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4]. He died on November 28, 1574[5]. He worked as a writer[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and pedagogue[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Georg Major was born in Nuremberg[2].
  • Georg Major died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].
  • Georg Major was born on April 25, 1502[3].
  • Georg Major was born on January 1, 1502[11].
  • Georg Major died on November 28, 1574[5].
  • Georg Major died on January 1, 1574[12].
  • Georg Major held citizenship in Duchy of Bavaria[13].
  • Georg Major's professions included writer[6].
  • Georg Major worked as a theologian[7].
  • Georg Major's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Georg Major's professions included pedagogue[9].
  • Georg Major's field of work was theology[14].
  • Georg Major's field of work was educational system[15].
  • Georg Major was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[16].
  • Among Georg Major's employers was University of Wittenberg[17].
  • Georg Major's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18].
  • Georg Major's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[19].
  • Georg Major is recorded as male[20].
  • Georg Major's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Georg Major's Commons category is recorded as Georg Major[22].
  • Georg Major's family name is recorded as Major[23].
  • Georg Major's given name is recorded as Georg[24].
  • Georg Major's work location is recorded as Magdeburg[25].
  • Georg Major's work location is recorded as Lutherstadt Wittenberg[26].
  • Georg Major's work location is recorded as Merseburg[27].

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Origins and Family

Georg Major was born in Nuremberg[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 25, 1502[3] and January 1, 1502[11].

Education

Georg Major's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and pedagogue[9]. Fields of work include theology[14], an academic discipline[28] and educational system[15], an industry[29]. Employers include Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[16], a public university[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1502[32], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[33] and University of Wittenberg[17], a university[34], in Holy Roman Empire[35], founded in 1502[36], headquartered in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[37].

Personal Life

Georg Major's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 28, 1574[5] and January 1, 1574[12]. Georg Major passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].

Why It Matters

Georg Major ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Georg Major born?

Georg Major's place of birth was Nuremberg[2].

Where did Georg Major die?

Georg Major passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].

What did Georg Major do for work?

Georg Major worked as writer[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and pedagogue[9].

Where did Georg Major go to school?

Georg Major was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . datos.bne.es. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . datos.bne.es. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. 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. [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. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, theologian, university teacher +1
    Position held Q212071
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  2. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, theologian, university teacher +1
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  3. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, University of Wittenberg
    Significant person Philipp Melanchthon
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890) +1
    Family name Major
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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