Johann David Michaelis

German academic (1717–1791)
Person human Q68133
Johann David Michaelis
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Johann David Michaelis

Summary

Johann David Michaelis is a human[1]. He was born in Halle (Saale)[2]. He was born on February 27, 1717[3]. He passed away in Göttingen[4]. He died on August 22, 1791[5]. He worked as a translator[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], philosopher[9], and geographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Halle (Saale)[2], Johann David Michaelis…
  • Johann David Michaelis died in Göttingen[4].
  • Johann David Michaelis was born on February 27, 1717[3].
  • Johann David Michaelis died on August 22, 1791[5].
  • Johann David Michaelis's father was Christian Benedict Michaelis[12].
  • Johann David Michaelis's mother was Dorothea Hedwig Michaelis[13].
  • Among Johann David Michaelis's spouses was Louise Philippine Antoinette Michaelis[14].
  • A child of Johann David Michaelis was Caroline Schelling[15].
  • A child of Johann David Michaelis was Christian Friedrich Michaelis[16].
  • A child of Johann David Michaelis was Luise Wiedemann[17].
  • A child of Johann David Michaelis was Gottfried Philipp Michaelis[18].
  • Johann David Michaelis held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[19].
  • Johann David Michaelis's professions included translator[6].
  • Johann David Michaelis worked as a theologian[7].
  • Johann David Michaelis worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Johann David Michaelis's professions included philosopher[9].
  • Johann David Michaelis's professions included geographer[10].
  • Johann David Michaelis was employed by University of Göttingen[20].
  • Johann David Michaelis was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[21].
  • Johann David Michaelis was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[22].
  • A notable student of Johann David Michaelis was August Ludwig von Schlözer[23].
  • A notable student of Johann David Michaelis was Johann Gottfried Eichhorn[24].
  • A notable student of Johann David Michaelis was Johann August von Starck[25].
  • Johann David Michaelis was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[26].
  • Johann David Michaelis was a member of Royal Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann David Michaelis was born in Halle (Saale)[2]. He was born on February 27, 1717[3]. His father was Christian Benedict Michaelis[12]. His mother was Dorothea Hedwig Michaelis[13].

Education

Johann David Michaelis was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[22]. Studied under Christian Benedict Michaelis[28], a university teacher[29], 1680–1764[30], of Germany[31], specialised in oriental studies[32] and Siegmund Jakob Baumgarten[33], a Protestant theologian[34], 1706–1757[35], of Kingdom of Prussia[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], philosopher[9], and geographer[10]. Employers include University of Göttingen[20], a campus university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1734[39], headquartered in Göttingen[40] and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[21], a public university[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1502[43], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[44]. Notable students include August Ludwig von Schlözer[23], a mathematician[45], 1735–1809[46], of Hohenlohe-Kirchberg[47], awarded the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[48], specialised in history[49]; Johann Gottfried Eichhorn[24], a theologian[50], 1752–1827[51], of Kingdom of Württemberg[52], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[53]; and Johann August von Starck[25], a theologian[54], 1741–1816[55], of Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[56].

Personal Life

Johann David Michaelis was married to Louise Philippine Antoinette Michaelis[14]. Children include Caroline Schelling[15], a writer[57], 1763–1809[58], of Germany[59]; Christian Friedrich Michaelis[16], a physician[60], 1754–1814[61], of Germany[62], specialised in medicine[63]; Luise Wiedemann[17], 1770–1846[64]; and Gottfried Philipp Michaelis[18], a physician[65], 1768–1811[66]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[67].

Death and Burial

Johann David Michaelis died on August 22, 1791[5]. He passed away in Göttingen[4].

Why It Matters

Johann David Michaelis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

His notable doctoral advisees include Johann August von Starck[70], a theologian[71], 1741–1816[72], of Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[73].

FAQs

Where was Johann David Michaelis born?

Johann David Michaelis was born in Halle (Saale)[2].

Where did Johann David Michaelis die?

Johann David Michaelis passed away in Göttingen[4].

Who were Johann David Michaelis's parents?

Johann David Michaelis's father was Christian Benedict Michaelis[12]. Johann David Michaelis's mother was Dorothea Hedwig Michaelis[13].

Who was Johann David Michaelis married to?

Johann David Michaelis's spouses include Louise Philippine Antoinette Michaelis[14].

What did Johann David Michaelis do for work?

Johann David Michaelis worked as translator[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], philosopher[9], and geographer[10].

Where did Johann David Michaelis go to school?

Johann David Michaelis was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[22].

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  1. 17d ago · Kresspahl · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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