Johann Daniel Major

German naturalist (1634-1693)
Person human Q924522
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Johann Daniel Major

Summary

Johann Daniel Major is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wrocław[2]. He was born on August 16, 1634[3]. He died in Stockholm[4]. He died on August 23, 1693[5]. He worked as an author[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], and naturalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Johann Daniel Major's place of birth was Wrocław[2].
  • Johann Daniel Major passed away in Stockholm[4].
  • Johann Daniel Major was born on August 16, 1634[3].
  • Johann Daniel Major died on August 23, 1693[5].
  • Johann Daniel Major died on August 3, 1693[11].
  • Johann Daniel Major worked as an author[6].
  • Johann Daniel Major's professions included historian[7].
  • Johann Daniel Major worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Johann Daniel Major's professions included naturalist[9].
  • Johann Daniel Major was employed by Kiel University[12].
  • Johann Daniel Major was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[13].
  • Johann Daniel Major is recorded as male[14].
  • Johann Daniel Major's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Johann Daniel Major's Commons category is recorded as Johann Daniel Major[16].
  • Johann Daniel Major's family name is recorded as Major[17].
  • Johann Daniel Major's given name is recorded as Johann[18].
  • Johann Daniel Major's work location is recorded as Kiel[19].
  • Johann Daniel Major's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20].
  • Johann Daniel Major's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[21].
  • Johann Daniel Major's P3413 is recorded as 5504[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wrocław[2], Johann Daniel Major… he was born on August 16, 1634[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include author[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], and naturalist[9]. Johann Daniel Major was employed by Kiel University[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 23, 1693[5] and August 3, 1693[11]. Johann Daniel Major passed away in Stockholm[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Daniel Major ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Johann Daniel Major born?

Johann Daniel Major's place of birth was Wrocław[2].

Where did Johann Daniel Major die?

Johann Daniel Major died in Stockholm[4].

What did Johann Daniel Major do for work?

Johann Daniel Major worked as author[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], and naturalist[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . biodiversitylibrary.org. biodiversitylibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation author, historian, university teacher +1
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