Johann Cochlaeus

German humanist (1479–1552)
Person human Q64344
Johann Cochlaeus
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Johann Cochlaeus

Summary

Johann Cochlaeus is a human[1]. Born in Wendelstein[2], he… he was born on January 10, 1479[3]. He passed away in Wrocław[4]. He died on January 11, 1552[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Renaissance humanist[7], music theorist[8], musicologist[9], and Catholic priest[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johann Cochlaeus's place of birth was Wendelstein[2].
  • Johann Cochlaeus died in Wrocław[4].
  • Johann Cochlaeus was born on January 10, 1479[3].
  • Johann Cochlaeus died on January 11, 1552[5].
  • Johann Cochlaeus died on January 10, 1552[12].
  • Johann Cochlaeus held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Johann Cochlaeus worked as a theologian[6].
  • Johann Cochlaeus's professions included Renaissance humanist[7].
  • Johann Cochlaeus worked as a music theorist[8].
  • Johann Cochlaeus worked as a musicologist[9].
  • Johann Cochlaeus worked as a Catholic priest[10].
  • Johann Cochlaeus worked as a priest[14].
  • Johann Cochlaeus's field of work was administration and management of the church[15].
  • Johann Cochlaeus's field of work was theology[16].
  • Johann Cochlaeus's field of work was humanism[17].
  • Johann Cochlaeus was educated at University of Cologne[18].
  • Johann Cochlaeus's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Johann Cochlaeus is recorded as male[20].
  • Johann Cochlaeus's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Johann Cochlaeus is associated with the German Renaissance movement[22].
  • Johann Cochlaeus's Commons category is recorded as Johannes Cochlaeus[23].
  • Johann Cochlaeus's family name is recorded as Q113530520[24].
  • Johann Cochlaeus's given name is recorded as Johann[25].
  • Johann Cochlaeus's given name is recorded as Johannes[26].
  • Johann Cochlaeus's work location is recorded as Wrocław[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wendelstein[2], Johann Cochlaeus… he was born on January 10, 1479[3].

Education

Johann Cochlaeus's education included a stint at University of Cologne[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Renaissance humanist[7], music theorist[8], musicologist[9], Catholic priest[10], and priest[14]. Fields of work include administration and management of the church[15]; theology[16], an academic discipline[28]; and humanism[17], a world view[29].

Personal Life

Johann Cochlaeus's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 11, 1552[5] and January 10, 1552[12]. Johann Cochlaeus passed away in Wrocław[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Cochlaeus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Johann Cochlaeus born?

Johann Cochlaeus's place of birth was Wendelstein[2].

Where did Johann Cochlaeus die?

Johann Cochlaeus passed away in Wrocław[4].

What did Johann Cochlaeus do for work?

Johann Cochlaeus worked as theologian[6], Renaissance humanist[7], music theorist[8], musicologist[9], and Catholic priest[10].

Where did Johann Cochlaeus go to school?

Johann Cochlaeus was educated at University of Cologne[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . muse.jhu.edu. muse.jhu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . Cunradi: Silesia togata, 1706. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Work location Wrocław, Nuremberg, Frankfurt +1
    Place of death Wrocław
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  2. 11d ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, Renaissance humanist, music theorist +3
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  3. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, Renaissance humanist, music theorist +3
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  4. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, Renaissance humanist, music theorist +3
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  6. 22d ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Wrocław
    Work location Wrocław, Nuremberg, Frankfurt +1
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  7. 26d ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Wrocław
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