Johann Christoph Bekmann

German librarian, historian and theologian
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Summary

Johann Christoph Bekmann was born on September 13, 1641[1], in Zerbst[2]. He died on March 6, 1717[3], in Frankfurt (Oder)[4]. He worked as a librarian[5], historian[6], university teacher[7], printer[8], and Protestant theologian[9]. He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1641[11]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1717[12]
  • Father: Christian Becmann[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Margraviate of Brandenburg[14]
  • Employer: University of Frankfurt an der Oder[15]
  • Member of: Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[16]
  • Religion or worldview: Protestantism[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Commons category: Johann Christoph Bekmann[19]
  • Family name: Bekmann[20]
  • Given name: Johann[21]
  • Pseudonym: Orthvinus Gratius[22], Ortwin Gratius[23], Hubertus Mosanus[24]
  • Work location: Frankfurt (Oder)[25]
  • Partner in business or sport: Michael Gottschalck[26]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27], Zedler, Großes vollständiges Universallexicon aller Wissenschaften und Künste[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[29], Latin[30]
  • Sibling: Friedrich Becmann[31]
  • Writing language: German[32]

FAQs

Where was Johann Christoph Bekmann born?

Johann Christoph Bekmann was born in Zerbst[2].

Where did Johann Christoph Bekmann die?

Johann Christoph Bekmann died in Frankfurt (Oder)[4].

Who were Johann Christoph Bekmann's parents?

Johann Christoph Bekmann's father was Christian Becmann[13].

What did Johann Christoph Bekmann do for work?

Johann Christoph Bekmann worked as a librarian[5], historian[6], university teacher[7], printer[8], and Protestant theologian[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] ↑ . Early Modern Letters Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] ↑ . Early Modern Letters Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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