Johann Christoph Wolf
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Summary
Johann Christoph Wolf was born on February 21, 1683[1], in Wernigerode[2]. He died on July 25, 1739[3], in Hamburg[4]. He worked as a university teacher[5], philologist[6], orientalist[7], bibliophile[8], and polymath[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Hans Ulrich Wolf[11]
- Child: Friedrich Johann Wolf[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Occupation: parson[14], Protestant theologian[15]
- Employer: University of Wittenberg[16]
- Member of: Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[17]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Johann Christoph Wolf[20]
- Archives at: Hamburg State and University Library Carl von Ossietzky[21]
- Family name: Wolf[22]
- Given name: Johann[23], Christoph[24]
- Work location: Lutherstadt Wittenberg[25], Flensburg[26], Hamburg[27]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[28], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[30], Latin[31]
- Commons Creator page: Johann Christoph Wolf[32]
- Owner of: Johann Christoph Wolf's library[33]
- Writing language: Latin[34]
Why It Matters
Johann Christoph Wolf has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Johann Christoph Wolf born?
Johann Christoph Wolf was born in Wernigerode[2].
Where did Johann Christoph Wolf die?
Johann Christoph Wolf died in Hamburg[4].
Who were Johann Christoph Wolf's parents?
Johann Christoph Wolf's father was Hans Ulrich Wolf[11].
What did Johann Christoph Wolf do for work?
Johann Christoph Wolf worked as a university teacher[5], philologist[6], orientalist[7], bibliophile[8], and polymath[9].