Hans Denck

German theologian and Anabaptist leader (1495-1527)
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Hans Denck

Summary

Hans Denck is a human[1]. He was born in Habach[2]. He was born on January 1, 1495[3]. He died in Basel[4]. He died on January 1, 1527[5]. He worked as a translator[6], Bible translator[7], and theologian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Habach[2], Hans Denck…
  • Hans Denck passed away in Basel[4].
  • Hans Denck was born on January 1, 1495[3].
  • Hans Denck died on January 1, 1527[5].
  • Hans Denck died on November 27, 1527[10].
  • Hans Denck held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Hans Denck's professions included translator[6].
  • Hans Denck worked as a Bible translator[7].
  • Hans Denck worked as a theologian[8].
  • Hans Denck's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[12].
  • Hans Denck is recorded as male[13].
  • Hans Denck's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • The cause of death was plague[15].
  • Hans Denck's family name is recorded as Denck[16].
  • Hans Denck's given name is recorded as Hans[17].
  • Hans Denck's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[18].
  • Hans Denck's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[19].
  • Hans Denck's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[20].
  • Hans Denck's participant in is recorded as Martyrs' Synod[21].
  • Hans Denck's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Hans Denck's Commons Creator page is recorded as Hans Denck[23].
  • Hans Denck's significant person is recorded as Willibald Pirckheimer[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Hans Denck's place of birth was Habach[2]. He was born on January 1, 1495[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], Bible translator[7], and theologian[8].

Personal Life

Hans Denck's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1527[5] and November 27, 1527[10]. Hans Denck passed away in Basel[4]. The cause of death was plague[15].

Why It Matters

Hans Denck ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Hans Denck born?

Hans Denck was born in Habach[2].

Where did Hans Denck die?

Hans Denck passed away in Basel[4].

What did Hans Denck do for work?

Hans Denck worked as translator[6], Bible translator[7], and theologian[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Willibald Pirckheimers Briefwechsel. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Hans
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    Place of death Basel
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