Jean Leclerc

Genevan theologian and biblical scholar (1657–1736)
Person human Q116022
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Jean Leclerc

Summary

Jean Leclerc is a human[1]. Born in Geneva[2], he… he was born on March 29, 1657[3]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He died on January 8, 1736[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], translator[7], historian[8], journalist[9], and philosopher[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Jean Leclerc was born in Geneva[2].
  • Jean Leclerc passed away in Amsterdam[4].
  • Jean Leclerc was born on March 29, 1657[3].
  • Jean Leclerc died on January 8, 1736[5].
  • Jean Leclerc's father was Etienne Le Clerc[12].
  • Jean Leclerc held citizenship in Republic of Geneva[13].
  • Jean Leclerc's professions included theologian[6].
  • Jean Leclerc worked as a translator[7].
  • Jean Leclerc worked as a historian[8].
  • Jean Leclerc worked as a journalist[9].
  • Jean Leclerc worked as a philosopher[10].
  • Jean Leclerc worked as a university teacher[14].
  • Jean Leclerc was employed by Remonstrants seminary[15].
  • Among Jean Leclerc's employers was Remonstrants seminary[16].
  • Among Jean Leclerc's employers was Remonstrants seminary[17].
  • A notable student of Jean Leclerc was Thomas Wopkens[18].
  • Jean Leclerc's religion is recorded as Protestantism[19].
  • Jean Leclerc's religion is recorded as Arminianism[20].
  • Jean Leclerc is recorded as male[21].
  • Jean Leclerc's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jean Leclerc's Commons category is recorded as Jean Leclerc[23].
  • Jean Leclerc's family name is recorded as Le Clerc[24].
  • Jean Leclerc's given name is recorded as Jean[25].
  • Jean Leclerc's pseudonym is recorded as Theodorus Gorallus[26].
  • Jean Leclerc's pseudonym is recorded as Thomas Gorallus[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean Leclerc's place of birth was Geneva[2]. He was born on March 29, 1657[3]. His father was Etienne Le Clerc[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], translator[7], historian[8], journalist[9], philosopher[10], and university teacher[14]. Employers include Remonstrants seminary[15], an educational institution[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1634[30]. A notable student of Jean Leclerc was Thomas Wopkens[18].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Protestantism[19], a Christian denominational family[31], founded in 1517[32] and Arminianism[20], a Christian theological school[33].

Death and Burial

Jean Leclerc died on January 8, 1736[5]. He died in Amsterdam[4].

Why It Matters

Jean Leclerc has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Jean Leclerc born?

Born in Geneva[2], Jean Leclerc…

Where did Jean Leclerc die?

Jean Leclerc passed away in Amsterdam[4].

Who were Jean Leclerc's parents?

Jean Leclerc's father was Etienne Le Clerc[12].

What did Jean Leclerc do for work?

Jean Leclerc worked as theologian[6], translator[7], historian[8], journalist[9], and philosopher[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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