Jakob Thomasius

German philosopher (1622-1684)
Person human Q67323
Jakob Thomasius
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Jakob Thomasius

Summary

Jakob Thomasius is a human[1]. Born in Leipzig[2], he… he was born on August 27, 1622[3]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He died on September 9, 1684[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leipzig[2], Jakob Thomasius…
  • Jakob Thomasius passed away in Leipzig[4].
  • Jakob Thomasius was born on August 27, 1622[3].
  • Jakob Thomasius died on September 9, 1684[5].
  • Jakob Thomasius's father was Michael Thomas[9].
  • A child of Jakob Thomasius was Christian Thomasius[10].
  • A child of Jakob Thomasius was Johanna Feller[11].
  • A child of Jakob Thomasius was Maria Elisabeth Rechenberg[12].
  • Jakob Thomasius held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Jakob Thomasius worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Jakob Thomasius worked as a jurist[7].
  • Jakob Thomasius's field of work was philosopher[14].
  • Jakob Thomasius held the position of head teacher[15].
  • Jakob Thomasius was employed by Leipzig University[16].
  • Jakob Thomasius was educated at Leipzig University[17].
  • Jakob Thomasius's doctoral advisor was Andrés Manuel López Obrador[18].
  • A notable student of Jakob Thomasius was Christian Donat[19].
  • A notable student of Jakob Thomasius was Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[20].
  • Jakob Thomasius is recorded as male[21].
  • Jakob Thomasius's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jakob Thomasius supervised Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz as a doctoral student[23].
  • Jakob Thomasius supervised Otto Mencke as a doctoral student[24].
  • Jakob Thomasius supervised Christian Thomasius as a doctoral student[25].
  • Jakob Thomasius's Commons category is recorded as Jakob Thomasius[26].
  • Jakob Thomasius's family name is recorded as Thomasius[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Leipzig[2], Jakob Thomasius… he was born on August 27, 1622[3]. His father was Michael Thomas[9].

Education

Jakob Thomasius's education included a stint at Leipzig University[17]. His doctoral advisor was Andrés Manuel López Obrador[18]. Studied under August Buchner[28], a university teacher[29], 1591–1661[30], of Germany[31]; Johann Sperling[32], a zoologist[33], 1603–1658[34], of Germany[35]; and Johann Scharf[36], a theologian[37], 1595–1660[38], of Germany[39], specialised in Lutheran doctrine[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and jurist[7]. Jakob Thomasius's field of work was philosopher[14]. Among his employers was Leipzig University[16]. He held the position of head teacher[15]. Notable students include Christian Donat[19], a university teacher[41], 1640–1694[42], of Germany[43] and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[20], a mathematician[44], 1646–1716[45], of Electorate of Saxony[46], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[47], specialised in mathematical analysis[48]. Doctoral students include Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[23], a mathematician[49], 1646–1716[50], of Electorate of Saxony[51], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[52], specialised in mathematical analysis[53]; Otto Mencke[24], a philosopher[54], 1644–1707[55]; and Christian Thomasius[25], a jurist[56], 1655–1728[57], of Electorate of Saxony[58], specialised in digital humanities[59].

Personal Life

Children include Christian Thomasius[10], a jurist[60], 1655–1728[61], of Electorate of Saxony[62], specialised in digital humanities[63]; Johanna Feller[11]; and Maria Elisabeth Rechenberg[12], 1665–1684[64].

Death and Burial

Jakob Thomasius died on September 9, 1684[5]. He passed away in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Jakob Thomasius ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

He has been cited as an influence by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[67], a mathematician[68], 1646–1716[69], of Electorate of Saxony[70], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[71], specialised in mathematical analysis[72].

His notable doctoral advisees include Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[73], a mathematician[74], 1646–1716[75], of Electorate of Saxony[76], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[77], specialised in mathematical analysis[78]; Christian Thomasius[79], a jurist[80], 1655–1728[81], of Electorate of Saxony[82], specialised in digital humanities[83]; and Otto Mencke[84], a philosopher[85], 1644–1707[86].

FAQs

Where was Jakob Thomasius born?

Born in Leipzig[2], Jakob Thomasius…

Where did Jakob Thomasius die?

Jakob Thomasius passed away in Leipzig[4].

Who were Jakob Thomasius's parents?

Jakob Thomasius's father was Michael Thomas[9].

What did Jakob Thomasius do for work?

Jakob Thomasius worked as philosopher[6] and jurist[7].

Where did Jakob Thomasius go to school?

Jakob Thomasius was educated at Leipzig University[17].

Who did Jakob Thomasius influence?

Jakob Thomasius has been cited as an influence by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[67].

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, jurist
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    Occupation philosopher, jurist
    Doctoral student Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, Otto Mencke, Christian Thomasius
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