Jacobus Arminius
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Summary
Jacobus Arminius was born on October 10, 1560[1], in Oudewater[2]. He died on October 19, 1609[3], in Leiden[4]. He worked as a theologian[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,167 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: October 20, 1560[8]
- Place of burial: Pieterskerk[9]
- Father: Herman Jacobsz.[10]
- Country of citizenship: Dutch Republic[11]
- Position held: rector magnificus of Leiden University[12]
- Employer: Leiden University[13]
- Educated at: Leiden University[14]
- Doctoral advisor: Rudolph Snellius[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Doctoral student: Gilbert Jack[17]
- Commons category: Jacobus Arminius[18]
- Family name: Arminius[19]
- Given name: Jakub[20], Jacob[21], Hermanszoon[22]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jacobus Arminius[23]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[26], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[30]
- Name in native language: Jacobus Arminius[31]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jacobus Arminius include Arminianism[32], a Christian theological school[33].
Why It Matters
Jacobus Arminius has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Entities named for him include Arminianism[32], a Christian theological school[33].
FAQs
Where was Jacobus Arminius born?
Jacobus Arminius's place of birth was Oudewater[2].
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 a theologian[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Jacobus Arminius go to school?
Jacobus Arminius was educated at Leiden University[14].