Girolamo Mercuriale

Italian philologist (1530-1606)
Person human Q980560
Girolamo Mercuriale
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Girolamo Mercuriale

Summary

Girolamo Mercuriale is a human[1]. His place of birth was Forlì[2]. He was born on September 30, 1530[3]. He passed away in Forlì[4]. He died on November 8, 1606[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], university teacher[7], and physician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Girolamo Mercuriale's place of birth was Forlì[2].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale died in Forlì[4].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale was born on September 30, 1530[3].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale died on November 8, 1606[5].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale held citizenship in Papal States[10].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale's professions included linguist[6].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale's professions included physician[8].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale was employed by University of Bologna[11].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale was employed by Sapienza University of Rome[12].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale was employed by University of Padua[13].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale was educated at University of Padua[14].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale was educated at University of Bologna[15].
  • A notable student of Girolamo Mercuriale was Gaspard Bauhin[16].
  • A notable student of Girolamo Mercuriale was Aelius Everardus Vorstius[17].
  • A notable student of Girolamo Mercuriale was Pompeo Caimo[18].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale is recorded as male[19].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale's Commons category is recorded as Girolamo Mercuriali[21].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale's given name is recorded as Girolamo[22].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale studied under Vittore Trincavelli[23].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale studied under Gabriele Falloppio[24].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[25].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[26].
  • Girolamo Mercuriale's attested in is recorded as Mare Magnum. Etruria (vol. 95)[27].

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Origins and Family

Girolamo Mercuriale was born in Forlì[2]. He was born on September 30, 1530[3].

Education

Educated at University of Padua[14], a university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1222[30], headquartered in Padua[31] and University of Bologna[15], a public university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1088[34], headquartered in Bologna[35]. Studied under Vittore Trincavelli[23], a physician[36], 1496–1568[37], of Republic of Venice[38] and Gabriele Falloppio[24], a surgeon[39], 1523–1562[40], specialised in anatomy[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], university teacher[7], and physician[8]. Employers include University of Bologna[11], a public university[42], in Italy[43], founded in 1088[44], headquartered in Bologna[45]; Sapienza University of Rome[12], a public university[46], in Italy[47], founded in 1303[48], headquartered in città universitaria of Rome[49]; and University of Padua[13], a university[50], in Italy[51], founded in 1222[52], headquartered in Padua[53]. Notable students include Gaspard Bauhin[16], a botanist[54], 1560–1624[55], of Switzerland[56], specialised in anatomy[57]; Aelius Everardus Vorstius[17], a physician[58], 1565–1624[59], of Netherlands[60]; and Pompeo Caimo[18], a physician[61], 1568–1631[62], of Republic of Venice[63].

Death and Burial

Girolamo Mercuriale died on November 8, 1606[5]. He passed away in Forlì[4].

Why It Matters

Girolamo Mercuriale ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

FAQs

Where was Girolamo Mercuriale born?

Girolamo Mercuriale's place of birth was Forlì[2].

Where did Girolamo Mercuriale die?

Girolamo Mercuriale died in Forlì[4].

What did Girolamo Mercuriale do for work?

Girolamo Mercuriale worked as linguist[6], university teacher[7], and physician[8].

Where did Girolamo Mercuriale go to school?

Girolamo Mercuriale was educated at University of Padua[14] and University of Bologna[15].

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Class ancestry

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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