Johann August Ernesti

German theologian
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Johann August Ernesti

Summary

Johann August Ernesti is a human[1]. He was born in Bad Tennstedt[2]. He was born on August 4, 1707[3]. He died in Leipzig[4]. He died on September 11, 1781[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], writer[7], and classical philologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (193 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Johann August Ernesti was born in Bad Tennstedt[2].
  • Johann August Ernesti died in Leipzig[4].
  • Johann August Ernesti was born on August 4, 1707[3].
  • Johann August Ernesti died on September 11, 1781[5].
  • Johann August Ernesti held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Johann August Ernesti held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[11].
  • German was Johann August Ernesti's native language[12].
  • Johann August Ernesti's professions included theologian[6].
  • Johann August Ernesti's professions included writer[7].
  • Johann August Ernesti's professions included classical philologist[8].
  • Johann August Ernesti held the position of head teacher[13].
  • Among Johann August Ernesti's employers was Leipzig University[14].
  • Johann August Ernesti's education included a stint at Leipzig University[15].
  • A notable student of Johann August Ernesti was Friedrich Wolfgang Reiz[16].
  • A notable student of Johann August Ernesti was Christian Wilhelm Küstner[17].
  • A notable student of Johann August Ernesti was Christian Gottlob Heyne[18].
  • A notable student of Johann August Ernesti was Johann Jakob Griesbach[19].
  • A notable student of Johann August Ernesti was Michael Weber[20].
  • A notable student of Johann August Ernesti was Jacob Baden[21].
  • Johann August Ernesti was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[22].
  • Johann August Ernesti's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[23].
  • Johann August Ernesti is recorded as male[24].
  • Johann August Ernesti's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Johann August Ernesti's Commons category is recorded as Johann August Ernesti[26].
  • Johann August Ernesti's archives at is recorded as Leipzig University Library[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bad Tennstedt[2], Johann August Ernesti… he was born on August 4, 1707[3]. German was his native language[12].

Education

Johann August Ernesti was educated at Leipzig University[15]. Studied under Johann Matthias Hase[28], an astronomer[29], 1684–1742[30], of Germany[31]; Johann Wilhelm von Berger[32], a historian[33], 1672–1751[34], of Germany[35]; Friedrich August Wolf[36], a linguist[37], 1759–1824[38], of Kingdom of Prussia[39], specialised in philology[40]; Johann Georg Neumann[41], a historian[42], 1661–1709[43], of Germany[44], specialised in Protestant theology[45]; Ernst Friedrich Wernsdorf[46], a theologian[47], 1718–1782[48], specialised in theology[49]; and Christian Frederick Boerner[50], a theologian[51], 1683–1753[52], of Germany[53].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], writer[7], and classical philologist[8]. Among Johann August Ernesti's employers was Leipzig University[14]. He held the position of head teacher[13]. Notable students include Friedrich Wolfgang Reiz[16], a classical philologist[54], 1733–1790[55], of Germany[56]; Christian Wilhelm Küstner[17], a politician[57], 1721–1785[58], of Germany[59]; Christian Gottlob Heyne[18], an anthropologist[60], 1729–1812[61], of Electorate of Hanover[62], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[63]; Johann Jakob Griesbach[19], a philologist[64], 1745–1812[65], of Germany[66]; Michael Weber[20], a theologian[67], 1754–1833[68], of Germany[69], awarded the Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[70]; and Jacob Baden[21], a linguist[71], 1735–1804[72], of Kingdom of Denmark[73].

Personal Life

Johann August Ernesti's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[23].

Death and Burial

Johann August Ernesti died on September 11, 1781[5]. He died in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Johann August Ernesti ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (193 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

FAQs

Where was Johann August Ernesti born?

Johann August Ernesti's place of birth was Bad Tennstedt[2].

Where did Johann August Ernesti die?

Johann August Ernesti passed away in Leipzig[4].

What did Johann August Ernesti do for work?

Johann August Ernesti worked as theologian[6], writer[7], and classical philologist[8].

Where did Johann August Ernesti go to school?

Johann August Ernesti was educated at Leipzig University[15].

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Class ancestry

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