Jacob Vernet

Genevan theologian (1698-1789)
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Jacob Vernet

Summary

Jacob Vernet is a human[1]. His place of birth was Geneva[2]. He was born on August 29, 1698[3]. He died in Geneva[4]. He died on March 26, 1789[5]. He worked as a pastor[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jacob Vernet was born in Geneva[2].
  • Jacob Vernet died in Geneva[4].
  • Jacob Vernet was born on August 29, 1698[3].
  • Jacob Vernet was born on August 29, 1698[11].
  • Jacob Vernet died on March 26, 1789[5].
  • Jacob Vernet held citizenship in Republic of Geneva[12].
  • Jacob Vernet's professions included pastor[6].
  • Jacob Vernet worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Jacob Vernet worked as a writer[8].
  • Jacob Vernet worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Jacob Vernet was employed by University of Geneva[13].
  • Jacob Vernet's education included a stint at University of Geneva[14].
  • Jacob Vernet's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[15].
  • Jacob Vernet's religion is recorded as reformed[16].
  • Jacob Vernet is recorded as male[17].
  • Jacob Vernet's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jacob Vernet's Commons category is recorded as Jacob Vernet[19].
  • Jacob Vernet's family name is recorded as Vernet[20].
  • Jacob Vernet's given name is recorded as Jacob[21].
  • Jacob Vernet's work location is recorded as Geneva[22].
  • Jacob Vernet's relative is recorded as Jacques-André Lullin de Châteauvieux[23].
  • Jacob Vernet's relative is recorded as Frédéric Lullin de Châteauvieux[24].
  • Jacob Vernet's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Jacob Vernet's sibling is recorded as Isaac Vernet[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Geneva[2], Jacob Vernet… Recorded date of birth include August 29, 1698[3].

Education

Jacob Vernet's education included a stint at University of Geneva[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pastor[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9]. Among Jacob Vernet's employers was University of Geneva[13].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Reformed Christianity[15], a Christian denominational family[27], founded in 1519[28] and reformed[16], in Switzerland[29].

Death and Burial

Jacob Vernet died on March 26, 1789[5]. He passed away in Geneva[4].

Why It Matters

Jacob Vernet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Jacob Vernet born?

Jacob Vernet was born in Geneva[2].

Where did Jacob Vernet die?

Jacob Vernet died in Geneva[4].

What did Jacob Vernet do for work?

Jacob Vernet worked as pastor[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Jacob Vernet go to school?

Jacob Vernet was educated at University of Geneva[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . FINA Wiki. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Republic of Geneva
    Place of birth Geneva
    Occupation
    Religion or worldview Reformed Christianity, reformed
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