Jan Łaski

Polish Reformer
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Jan Łaski

Summary

Jan Łaski is a human[1]. He was born in Łask[2]. He was born on January 1, 1499[3]. He died in Pińczów[4]. He died on January 8, 1560[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], translator[7], Bible translator[8], and Catholic priest[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Łask[2], Jan Łaski…
  • Jan Łaski died in Pińczów[4].
  • Jan Łaski was born on January 1, 1499[3].
  • Jan Łaski died on January 8, 1560[5].
  • Burial took place at St. John's Evangelist Church[11].
  • Jan Łaski's father was Q11721065[12].
  • A child of Jan Łaski was Samuel Laski[13].
  • Jan Łaski held citizenship in Kingdom of Poland[14].
  • Jan Łaski worked as a theologian[6].
  • Jan Łaski worked as a translator[7].
  • Jan Łaski worked as a Bible translator[8].
  • Jan Łaski worked as a Catholic priest[9].
  • Jan Łaski held the position of king's secretary at the Polish court[15].
  • Jan Łaski's education included a stint at University of Padua[16].
  • Jan Łaski was educated at University of Bologna[17].
  • Jan Łaski was a member of Dutch Church, Austin Friars[18].
  • Jan Łaski's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Jan Łaski's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[20].
  • Jan Łaski is recorded as male[21].
  • Jan Łaski's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jan Łaski's family is recorded as House of Łaski[23].
  • Jan Łaski's coat of arms is recorded as Korab[24].
  • Jan Łaski's Commons category is recorded as Jan Łaski (Johannes a Lasco)[25].
  • Jan Łaski's family name is recorded as Łaski[26].
  • Jan Łaski's given name is recorded as Jan[27].

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Origins and Family

Jan Łaski's place of birth was Łask[2]. He was born on January 1, 1499[3]. His father was Q11721065[12].

Education

Educated at University of Padua[16], a university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1222[30], headquartered in Padua[31] and University of Bologna[17], a public university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1088[34], headquartered in Bologna[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], translator[7], Bible translator[8], and Catholic priest[9]. Jan Łaski held the position of king's secretary at the Polish court[15].

Personal Life

A child of Jan Łaski was Samuel Laski[13]. Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[19], a Christian denomination[36], in Vatican City[37], founded in 0001[38], headquartered in Vatican City[39] and Reformed Christianity[20], a Christian denominational family[40], founded in 1519[41].

Death and Burial

Jan Łaski died on January 8, 1560[5]. He passed away in Pińczów[4]. He is buried at St. John's Evangelist Church[11].

Why It Matters

Jan Łaski ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Jan Łaski born?

Jan Łaski's place of birth was Łask[2].

Where did Jan Łaski die?

Jan Łaski passed away in Pińczów[4].

Who were Jan Łaski's parents?

Jan Łaski's father was Q11721065[12].

What did Jan Łaski do for work?

Jan Łaski worked as theologian[6], translator[7], Bible translator[8], and Catholic priest[9].

Where did Jan Łaski go to school?

Jan Łaski was educated at University of Padua[16] and University of Bologna[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, translator, Bible translator +1
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  2. 5d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Nordisk familjebok, Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie +8
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  3. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp01363357
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