Johann Forster
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Summary
Johann Forster was born on July 10, 1496[1], in Augsburg[2]. He died on December 7, 1558[3], in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4]. He worked as a university teacher[5], superintendent[6], Hebraist[7], provost[8], and Protestant reformer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: December 8, 1556[11]
- Child: Johann Forster[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Occupation: parson[14], Protestant theologian[15]
- Employer: University of Tübingen[16], University of Wittenberg[17]
- Educated at: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Johann Forster[21]
- Family name: Forster[22]
- Given name: Johann[23]
- Work location: Tübingen[24]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25], Erdmann: Lebensbeschreibungen (1804)[26], Pantaleon: Prosopographia, vol. 3 (1566)[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[28], Hebrew[29]
- Significant person: Philipp Melanchthon[30]
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- P14608: 11895623X[32]
- P14927: 11895623X[33]
Why It Matters
Johann Forster has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Johann Forster born?
Johann Forster was born in Augsburg[2].
Where did Johann Forster die?
Johann Forster passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].
What did Johann Forster do for work?
Johann Forster worked as a university teacher[5], superintendent[6], Hebraist[7], provost[8], and Protestant reformer[9].
Where did Johann Forster go to school?
Johann Forster was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18].