Hiob Ludolf

German orientalist (1624-1704)
Person human Q66475
Hiob Ludolf
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Hiob Ludolf

Summary

Hiob Ludolf is a human[1]. Born in Erfurt[2], he… he was born on June 15, 1624[3]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4]. He died on April 8, 1704[5]. He worked as an orientalist[6], philologist[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hiob Ludolf's place of birth was Erfurt[2].
  • Hiob Ludolf died in Frankfurt[4].
  • Hiob Ludolf was born on June 15, 1624[3].
  • Hiob Ludolf died on April 8, 1704[5].
  • Hiob Ludolf's father was Hiob Ludolf[10].
  • Among Hiob Ludolf's spouses was Q131768750[11].
  • A child of Hiob Ludolf was Karl Christian Ludolf[12].
  • A child of Hiob Ludolf was Susanna Magdalena Ludolf[13].
  • Hiob Ludolf held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Hiob Ludolf's professions included orientalist[6].
  • Hiob Ludolf worked as a philologist[7].
  • Hiob Ludolf worked as a writer[8].
  • Hiob Ludolf's field of work was oriental studies[15].
  • Hiob Ludolf's education included a stint at University of Erfurt[16].
  • Hiob Ludolf's education included a stint at Leiden University[17].
  • Hiob Ludolf's doctoral advisor was Jacobus Golius[18].
  • A notable student of Hiob Ludolf was Johann Heinrich Michaelis[19].
  • Hiob Ludolf is recorded as male[20].
  • Hiob Ludolf's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Hiob Ludolf's family is recorded as Ludolf family[22].
  • Hiob Ludolf's Commons category is recorded as Hiob Ludolf[23].
  • Hiob Ludolf's archives at is recorded as University Library Johann Christian Senckenberg[24].
  • Hiob Ludolf's family name is recorded as Ludolf[25].
  • Hiob Ludolf's given name is recorded as Hiob[26].
  • Hiob Ludolf's relative is recorded as Georg Melchior Ludolf[27].

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Origins and Family

Hiob Ludolf was born in Erfurt[2]. He was born on June 15, 1624[3]. His father was he[10].

Education

Educated at University of Erfurt[16], a university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1994[30], headquartered in Erfurt[31] and Leiden University[17], a university[32], in Netherlands[33], founded in 1575[34], headquartered in Leiden[35]. Hiob Ludolf's doctoral advisor was Jacobus Golius[18]. Studied under Johann Möller[36] and Constantine L'Empereur van Oppyck[37], a theologian[38], 1591–1648[39], of Germany[40], specialised in Mishnah[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include orientalist[6], philologist[7], and writer[8]. Hiob Ludolf's field of work was oriental studies[15]. A notable student of him was Johann Heinrich Michaelis[19].

Personal Life

Among Hiob Ludolf's spouses was Q131768750[11]. Children include Karl Christian Ludolf[12], a diplomat[42], b. 1664[43] and Susanna Magdalena Ludolf[13], of Germany[44].

Death and Burial

Hiob Ludolf died on April 8, 1704[5]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4].

Why It Matters

Hiob Ludolf ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Hiob Ludolf born?

Born in Erfurt[2], Hiob Ludolf…

Where did Hiob Ludolf die?

Hiob Ludolf passed away in Frankfurt[4].

Who were Hiob Ludolf's parents?

Hiob Ludolf's father was Hiob Ludolf[10].

Who was Hiob Ludolf married to?

Hiob Ludolf's spouses include Q131768750[11].

What did Hiob Ludolf do for work?

Hiob Ludolf worked as orientalist[6], philologist[7], and writer[8].

Where did Hiob Ludolf go to school?

Hiob Ludolf was educated at University of Erfurt[16] and Leiden University[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Hessian Biography. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Deutsche Biographie. deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Hessian Biography. wikidata.org.
  26. [36] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  27. [37] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation orientalist, philologist, writer
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  2. 16d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, BEIC Digital Library, Frankfurter Personenlexikon +4
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  3. 24d ago · Printstream · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject PRINT
    Family Ludolf family
    Country of citizenship Germany
    Occupation orientalist, philologist, writer
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