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], jurist[7], philologist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (610 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[10]

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[11].
  • A child of Jakob Thomasius was Christian Thomasius[12].
  • A child of Jakob Thomasius was Johanna Feller[13].
  • A child of Jakob Thomasius was Maria Elisabeth Rechenberg[14].
  • Jakob Thomasius held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Jakob Thomasius worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Jakob Thomasius worked as a jurist[7].
  • Jakob Thomasius's professions included philologist[8].
  • Jakob Thomasius worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Jakob Thomasius's field of work was philosopher[16].
  • Jakob Thomasius held the position of head teacher[17].
  • Jakob Thomasius held the position of rector[18].
  • Jakob Thomasius was employed by Leipzig University[19].
  • Jakob Thomasius was educated at Leipzig University[20].
  • Jakob Thomasius's doctoral advisor was Andrés Manuel López Obrador[21].
  • A notable student of Jakob Thomasius was Christian Donat[22].
  • A notable student of Jakob Thomasius was Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[23].
  • Jakob Thomasius is recorded as male[24].
  • Jakob Thomasius's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Jakob Thomasius supervised Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz as a doctoral student[26].
  • Jakob Thomasius supervised Otto Mencke as a doctoral student[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Leipzig[2], Jakob Thomasius… he was born on August 27, 1622[3]. His father was Michael Thomas[11].

Education

Jakob Thomasius's education included a stint at Leipzig University[20]. His doctoral advisor was Andrés Manuel López Obrador[21]. 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], jurist[7], philologist[8], and university teacher[9]. Jakob Thomasius's field of work was philosopher[16]. Among his employers was Leipzig University[19]. Positions held include head teacher[17], a corporate title[41] and rector[18], an elective office[42]. Notable students include Christian Donat[22], a university teacher[43], 1640–1694[44], of Germany[45] and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[23], a mathematician[46], 1646–1716[47], of Electorate of Saxony[48], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[49], specialised in mathematical analysis[50]. Doctoral students include Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[26], a mathematician[51], 1646–1716[52], of Electorate of Saxony[53], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[54], specialised in mathematical analysis[55]; Otto Mencke[27], a philosopher[56], 1644–1707[57], of Germany[58]; and Christian Thomasius[59], a jurist[60], 1655–1728[61], of Electorate of Saxony[62].

Personal Life

Children include Christian Thomasius[12], a jurist[63], 1655–1728[64], of Electorate of Saxony[65]; Johanna Feller[13]; and Maria Elisabeth Rechenberg[14], 1665–1684[66].

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 (610 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

He has been cited as an influence by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[69], a mathematician[70], 1646–1716[71], of Electorate of Saxony[72], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[73], specialised in mathematical analysis[74].

His notable doctoral advisees include Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[75], a mathematician[76], 1646–1716[77], of Electorate of Saxony[78], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[79], specialised in mathematical analysis[80]; Christian Thomasius[81], a jurist[82], 1655–1728[83], of Electorate of Saxony[84]; and Otto Mencke[85], a philosopher[86], 1644–1707[87], of Germany[88].

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[11].

What did Jakob Thomasius do for work?

Jakob Thomasius worked as philosopher[6], jurist[7], philologist[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Jakob Thomasius go to school?

Jakob Thomasius was educated at Leipzig University[20].

Who did Jakob Thomasius influence?

Jakob Thomasius has been cited as an influence by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[69].

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  8. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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