Johann Balthasar Wernher

German historian (1677–1742)
Person human Q1689173
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Summary

Johann Balthasar Wernher was born on February 29, 1676[1], in Rothenburg ob der Tauber[2]. He died on November 11, 1742[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], court counsel[7], mathematician[8], and jurist[9]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
  • Employer: University of Wittenberg[12]
  • Educated at: Leipzig University[13], University of Giessen[14], Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Doctoral student: Friedrich Caspar Hagen[17], Albrecht Heinrich Rauwolf[18], Johann Conrad Galli[19], Johann Weise[20], Johann Neumann[21], Samuel Seeliger[22], Johann Andreas Plohr[23], Georg Münchroth[24], Tobias Müller[25], Caspar Michael Alsleben[26]
  • Commons category: Johannes Balthasar Wernher[27]
  • Given name: Johann[28], Balthasar[29]
  • Pseudonym: J. B. Ettenhusius[30]
  • Work location: Lutherstadt Wittenberg[31]
  • Student of: Johann Heinrich Majus[32], Johann Heinrich Berger[33]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[34]
  • Has works in the collection: Geldersch Landschap en Kasteelen[35]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[36]
  • P14608: 10097838X[37]

FAQs

Where was Johann Balthasar Wernher born?

Johann Balthasar Wernher's place of birth was Rothenburg ob der Tauber[2].

Where did Johann Balthasar Wernher die?

Johann Balthasar Wernher passed away in Vienna[4].

What did Johann Balthasar Wernher do for work?

Johann Balthasar Wernher worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], court counsel[7], mathematician[8], and jurist[9].

Where did Johann Balthasar Wernher go to school?

Johann Balthasar Wernher was educated at Leipzig University[13], University of Giessen[14], and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → historian, university teacher, court counsel +2
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    Kbr person id → 14398376
    Educated at → Leipzig University, University of Giessen, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
    Work location → Lutherstadt Wittenberg
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