Jacob Heerbrand

German theologian (1521-1600)
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Jacob Heerbrand

Summary

Jacob Heerbrand is a human[1]. He was born in Giengen an der Brenz[2]. He was born on August 12, 1521[3]. He died in Tübingen[4]. He died on May 22, 1600[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jacob Heerbrand's place of birth was Giengen an der Brenz[2].
  • Jacob Heerbrand passed away in Tübingen[4].
  • Jacob Heerbrand was born on August 12, 1521[3].
  • Jacob Heerbrand died on May 22, 1600[5].
  • A child of Jacob Heerbrand was Peter Heerbrand[9].
  • A child of Jacob Heerbrand was Friedrich Carl Heerbrand[10].
  • Jacob Heerbrand held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Jacob Heerbrand worked as a theologian[6].
  • Jacob Heerbrand's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Jacob Heerbrand was employed by University of Tübingen[12].
  • Jacob Heerbrand's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[13].
  • A notable student of Jacob Heerbrand was Aegidius Hunnius[14].
  • A notable student of Jacob Heerbrand was David Runge[15].
  • A notable student of Jacob Heerbrand was Georg Mylius[16].
  • Jacob Heerbrand's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[17].
  • Jacob Heerbrand is recorded as male[18].
  • Jacob Heerbrand's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Jacob Heerbrand's Commons category is recorded as Jacob Heerbrand[20].
  • Jacob Heerbrand's archives at is recorded as University Library of Tübingen[21].
  • Jacob Heerbrand's family name is recorded as Heerbrand[22].
  • Jacob Heerbrand's given name is recorded as Jacob[23].
  • Jacob Heerbrand's work location is recorded as Tübingen[24].
  • Jacob Heerbrand studied under Martin Luther[25].
  • Jacob Heerbrand studied under Philipp Melanchthon[26].
  • Jacob Heerbrand's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].

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Origins and Family

Jacob Heerbrand's place of birth was Giengen an der Brenz[2]. He was born on August 12, 1521[3].

Education

Jacob Heerbrand's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[13]. Studied under Martin Luther[25], a translator[28], 1483–1546[29], of Holy Roman Empire[30], specialised in theology[31] and Philipp Melanchthon[26], an astronomer[32], 1497–1560[33], of Germany[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. Among Jacob Heerbrand's employers was University of Tübingen[12]. Notable students include Aegidius Hunnius[14], a theologian[35], 1550–1603[36], of Germany[37]; David Runge[15], a theologian[38], 1564–1604[39], of Germany[40]; and Georg Mylius[16], a theologian[41], 1548–1607[42], of Germany[43].

Personal Life

Children include Peter Heerbrand[9], a jurist[44] and Friedrich Carl Heerbrand[10]. Jacob Heerbrand's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[17].

Death and Burial

Jacob Heerbrand died on May 22, 1600[5]. He died in Tübingen[4].

Why It Matters

Jacob Heerbrand ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Jacob Heerbrand born?

Jacob Heerbrand was born in Giengen an der Brenz[2].

Where did Jacob Heerbrand die?

Jacob Heerbrand passed away in Tübingen[4].

What did Jacob Heerbrand do for work?

Jacob Heerbrand worked as theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Jacob Heerbrand go to school?

Jacob Heerbrand was educated at University of Tübingen[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [21] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [34] . 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. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, university teacher
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  2. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, university teacher
    Employer University of Tübingen
    Place of death Tübingen
    Instance of human
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