Hartmann Schedel

German historian, cartographer, physician and humanist (1440–1514)
Person human Q58768
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Hartmann Schedel

Summary

Hartmann Schedel is a human[1]. Born in Nuremberg[2], he… he was born on February 13, 1440[3]. He died in Nuremberg[4]. He died on November 28, 1514[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6], historian[7], physician[8], graphic artist[9], and xylographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nuremberg[2], Hartmann Schedel…
  • Hartmann Schedel passed away in Nuremberg[4].
  • Hartmann Schedel was born on February 13, 1440[3].
  • Hartmann Schedel died on November 28, 1514[5].
  • A child of Hartmann Schedel was Sebastian Schedel[12].
  • Hartmann Schedel held citizenship in Nuremberg[13].
  • Middle High German was Hartmann Schedel's native language[14].
  • Hartmann Schedel worked as a cartographer[6].
  • Hartmann Schedel worked as a historian[7].
  • Hartmann Schedel worked as a physician[8].
  • Hartmann Schedel worked as a graphic artist[9].
  • Hartmann Schedel's professions included xylographer[10].
  • Hartmann Schedel worked as a collector[15].
  • Hartmann Schedel's education included a stint at Leipzig University[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Hartmann Schedel is Nuremberg Chronicle[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Hartmann Schedel is Liber genealogiae et rerum familiarum[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Hartmann Schedel is Opus de antiquitatibus cum epitaphiis[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Hartmann Schedel is Liederbuch[20].
  • Hartmann Schedel is recorded as male[21].
  • Hartmann Schedel's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Hartmann Schedel is associated with the German Renaissance movement[23].
  • Hartmann Schedel is associated with the humanism movement[24].
  • Hartmann Schedel's Commons category is recorded as Hartmann Schedel[25].
  • Hartmann Schedel's archives at is recorded as Bavarian State Library[26].
  • Hartmann Schedel's family name is recorded as Schedel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Nuremberg[2], Hartmann Schedel… he was born on February 13, 1440[3]. Middle High German was his native language[14].

Education

Hartmann Schedel was educated at Leipzig University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartographer[6], historian[7], physician[8], graphic artist[9], xylographer[10], and collector[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Nuremberg Chronicle[17], a written work[28]; Liber genealogiae et rerum familiarum[18]; Opus de antiquitatibus cum epitaphiis[19]; and Liederbuch[20].

Personal Life

A child of Hartmann Schedel was Sebastian Schedel[12].

Death and Burial

Hartmann Schedel died on November 28, 1514[5]. He passed away in Nuremberg[4].

Why It Matters

Hartmann Schedel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

Works attributed to him include Nuremberg Chronicle[31], a written work[32].

FAQs

Where was Hartmann Schedel born?

Hartmann Schedel was born in Nuremberg[2].

Where did Hartmann Schedel die?

Hartmann Schedel died in Nuremberg[4].

What did Hartmann Schedel do for work?

Hartmann Schedel worked as cartographer[6], historian[7], physician[8], graphic artist[9], and xylographer[10].

Where did Hartmann Schedel go to school?

Hartmann Schedel was educated at Leipzig University[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geschichtsquellen.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation cartographer, historian, physician +3
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  2. 14d ago · ~2026-20268-99 · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image Hartmann Schedel.jpg
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