Johann Christoph Wolf

German Christian Hebraist, polyhistor, and collector of books (1683-1739)
Person human Q95322
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Johann Christoph Wolf

Summary

Johann Christoph Wolf is a human[1]. Born in Wernigerode[2], he… he was born on February 21, 1683[3]. He died in Hamburg[4]. He died on July 25, 1739[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Johann Christoph Wolf's place of birth was Wernigerode[2].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf died in Hamburg[4].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf was born on February 21, 1683[3].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf died on July 25, 1739[5].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf's father was Hans Ulrich Wolf[9].
  • A child of Johann Christoph Wolf was Friedrich Johann Wolf[10].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf worked as a theologian[6].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Among Johann Christoph Wolf's employers was University of Wittenberg[12].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[13].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[14].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf is recorded as male[15].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf's Commons category is recorded as Johann Christoph Wolf[17].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf's archives at is recorded as Hamburg State and University Library Carl von Ossietzky[18].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf's family name is recorded as Wolf[19].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf's given name is recorded as Johann[20].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf's given name is recorded as Christoph[21].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf's work location is recorded as Lutherstadt Wittenberg[22].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf's work location is recorded as Flensburg[23].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf's work location is recorded as Hamburg[24].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[26].
  • Johann Christoph Wolf's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Wernigerode[2], Johann Christoph Wolf… he was born on February 21, 1683[3]. His father was Hans Ulrich Wolf[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. Johann Christoph Wolf was employed by University of Wittenberg[12].

Personal Life

A child of Johann Christoph Wolf was Friedrich Johann Wolf[10]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[14].

Death and Burial

Johann Christoph Wolf died on July 25, 1739[5]. He died in Hamburg[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Christoph Wolf ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

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[9].

What did Johann Christoph Wolf do for work?

Johann Christoph Wolf worked as theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, university teacher
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    Occupation theologian, university teacher
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