Heinrich Bullinger

Swiss reformer (1504–1575)
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Heinrich Bullinger
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Heinrich Bullinger

Summary

Heinrich Bullinger is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bremgarten[2]. He was born on July 18, 1504[3]. He passed away in Zurich[4]. He died on September 17, 1575[5]. He worked as a Protestant reformer[6], historian[7], playwright[8], writer[9], and preacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,861 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Heinrich Bullinger was born in Bremgarten[2].
  • Heinrich Bullinger died in Zurich[4].
  • Heinrich Bullinger was born on July 18, 1504[3].
  • Heinrich Bullinger died on September 17, 1575[5].
  • Among Heinrich Bullinger's spouses was Anna Bullinger[12].
  • A child of Heinrich Bullinger was Heinrich Bullinger[13].
  • Heinrich Bullinger held citizenship in Switzerland[14].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's professions included Protestant reformer[6].
  • Heinrich Bullinger worked as a historian[7].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's professions included playwright[8].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's professions included writer[9].
  • Heinrich Bullinger worked as a preacher[10].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's professions included Protestant theologian[15].
  • Heinrich Bullinger held the position of bishop[16].
  • Heinrich Bullinger held the position of Antistes[17].
  • A notable student of Heinrich Bullinger was Johannes Buxtorf[18].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's religion is recorded as Protestantism[19].
  • Heinrich Bullinger is recorded as male[20].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's Commons category is recorded as Heinrich Bullinger[22].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's archives at is recorded as ETH Zurich University Archives[23].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's archives at is recorded as Zentralbibliothek Zürich[24].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's archives at is recorded as Aargau cantonal library[25].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's archives at is recorded as University Library of Erlangen-Nürnberg[26].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's archives at is recorded as Baden State Library[27].

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Origins and Family

Heinrich Bullinger's place of birth was Bremgarten[2]. He was born on July 18, 1504[3].

Education

Heinrich Bullinger studied under Mathias Cremerius Peltzer[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Protestant reformer[6], historian[7], playwright[8], writer[9], preacher[10], and Protestant theologian[15]. Positions held include bishop[16], an ecclesiastical occupation[29] and Antistes[17], a historical profession[30]. A notable student of Heinrich Bullinger was Johannes Buxtorf[18].

Personal Life

Heinrich Bullinger was married to Anna Bullinger[12]. A child of him was he[13]. His religion is recorded as Protestantism[19].

Death and Burial

Heinrich Bullinger died on September 17, 1575[5]. He died in Zurich[4].

Why It Matters

Heinrich Bullinger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,861 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Works attributed to him include Consensus Tigurinus[33], a Christian creed[34], written by John Calvin[35].

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Bullinger born?

Born in Bremgarten[2], Heinrich Bullinger…

Where did Heinrich Bullinger die?

Heinrich Bullinger passed away in Zurich[4].

Who was Heinrich Bullinger married to?

Heinrich Bullinger's spouses include Anna Bullinger[12].

What did Heinrich Bullinger do for work?

Heinrich Bullinger worked as Protestant reformer[6], historian[7], playwright[8], writer[9], and preacher[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  26. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] ↑ . 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. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947), Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +8
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  2. 9w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 12w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 12w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Edit16 catalogue author id → 28679
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  6. 17w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of lithuania id → LNB:BJm4;=BT
    National library of ireland id → vtls001244082
    Bibsys id → 90653228
    Canadiana name authority id → ncf11159612
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  7. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → Protestant reformer, historian, playwright +3
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  8. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image → Gedenktafel Heinrich Bullinger und Albert Szenczi Molnár, 20, Reformierte Kirche, Bodentafel, 2023 Kispest.jpg, Zwingli und Bullinger.jpg
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  9. 21w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Heinrich Bullinger
    Occupation → —
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Latin, German
    Given name → Heinrich, Johann
    + 26 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: Anna Bullinger Gedenktafel.jpg"
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