Jacobus Arminius

Dutch theologian, inspirator of Arminianism, champion of tolerance (1560-1609)
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Jacobus Arminius
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Jacobus Arminius

Summary

Jacobus Arminius is a human[1]. Born in Oudewater[2], he… he was born on October 10, 1560[3]. He died in Leiden[4]. He died on October 19, 1609[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jacobus Arminius's place of birth was Oudewater[2].
  • Jacobus Arminius passed away in Leiden[4].
  • Jacobus Arminius was born on October 10, 1560[3].
  • Jacobus Arminius died on October 19, 1609[5].
  • Jacobus Arminius is buried at Pieterskerk[9].
  • Jacobus Arminius's father was Herman Jacobsz.[10].
  • Jacobus Arminius held citizenship in Dutch Republic[11].
  • Jacobus Arminius's professions included theologian[6].
  • Jacobus Arminius's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Jacobus Arminius held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[12].
  • Among Jacobus Arminius's employers was Leiden University[13].
  • Jacobus Arminius's education included a stint at Leiden University[14].
  • Jacobus Arminius's doctoral advisor was Rudolph Snellius[15].
  • Jacobus Arminius is recorded as male[16].
  • Jacobus Arminius's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Jacobus Arminius supervised Gilbert Jack as a doctoral student[18].
  • Jacobus Arminius's Commons category is recorded as Jacobus Arminius[19].
  • Jacobus Arminius's family name is recorded as Arminius[20].
  • Jacobus Arminius's given name is recorded as Jakub[21].
  • Jacobus Arminius's given name is recorded as Jacob[22].
  • Jacobus Arminius's given name is recorded as Hermanszoon[23].
  • Jacobus Arminius's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Jacobus Arminius[24].
  • Jacobus Arminius's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Jacobus Arminius's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • Jacobus Arminius's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[27].

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Origins and Family

Jacobus Arminius was born in Oudewater[2]. He was born on October 10, 1560[3]. His father was Herman Jacobsz.[10].

Education

Jacobus Arminius's education included a stint at Leiden University[14]. His doctoral advisor was Rudolph Snellius[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. Jacobus Arminius was employed by Leiden University[13]. He held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[12]. He supervised Gilbert Jack as a doctoral student[18].

Death and Burial

Jacobus Arminius died on October 19, 1609[5]. He died in Leiden[4]. Burial took place at Pieterskerk[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jacobus Arminius include Arminianism[28], a Christian theological school[29].

Why It Matters

Jacobus Arminius ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Arminianism[28], a Christian theological school[29].

FAQs

Where was Jacobus Arminius born?

Born in Oudewater[2], Jacobus Arminius…

Where did Jacobus Arminius die?

Jacobus Arminius passed away in Leiden[4].

Who were Jacobus Arminius's parents?

Jacobus Arminius's father was Herman Jacobsz.[10].

What did Jacobus Arminius do for work?

Jacobus Arminius worked as theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Jacobus Arminius go to school?

Jacobus Arminius was educated at Leiden University[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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