Heinrich Bullinger

Swiss reformer (1504–1575)
Person human Q123839
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 theologian[6] and Protestant reformer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[8]

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[9].
  • A child of Heinrich Bullinger was Heinrich Bullinger[10].
  • Heinrich Bullinger held citizenship in Switzerland[11].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's professions included theologian[6].
  • Heinrich Bullinger worked as a Protestant reformer[7].
  • Heinrich Bullinger held the position of bishop[12].
  • Heinrich Bullinger held the position of Antistes[13].
  • A notable student of Heinrich Bullinger was Johannes Buxtorf[14].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's religion is recorded as Protestantism[15].
  • Heinrich Bullinger is recorded as male[16].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's Commons category is recorded as Heinrich Bullinger[18].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's archives at is recorded as ETH Zurich University Archives[19].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's archives at is recorded as Zentralbibliothek Zürich[20].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's archives at is recorded as Aargau cantonal library[21].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's archives at is recorded as University Library of Erlangen-Nürnberg[22].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's archives at is recorded as Baden State Library[23].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's residence is recorded as Zurich[24].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's family name is recorded as Bullinger[25].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's given name is recorded as Heinrich[26].
  • Heinrich Bullinger's given name is recorded as Johann[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 theologian[6] and Protestant reformer[7]. Positions held include bishop[12], an ecclesiastical occupation[29] and Antistes[13], a historical profession[30]. A notable student of Heinrich Bullinger was Johannes Buxtorf[14].

Personal Life

Heinrich Bullinger was married to Anna Bullinger[9]. A child of him was he[10]. His religion is recorded as Protestantism[15].

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 (232 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 28 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[9].

What did Heinrich Bullinger do for work?

Heinrich Bullinger worked as theologian[6] and Protestant reformer[7].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . vls.hsa.ethz.ch. Retrieved . vls.hsa.ethz.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [14] . wikidata.org.
  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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d 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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  2. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, Protestant reformer
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  3. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image ['Gedenktafel Heinrich Bullinger und Albert Szenczi Molnár, 2024 Enying.jpg', 'R
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  4. 5w 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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