Johann Forster

German theologian
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Johann Forster

Summary

Johann Forster is a human[1]. His place of birth was Augsburg[2]. He was born on July 10, 1496[3]. He died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4]. He died on December 8, 1556[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 (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Johann Forster was born in Augsburg[2].
  • Johann Forster died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].
  • Johann Forster was born on July 10, 1496[3].
  • Johann Forster died on December 8, 1556[5].
  • A child of Johann Forster was Johann Forster[9].
  • Johann Forster held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Johann Forster's professions included theologian[6].
  • Johann Forster's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Among Johann Forster's employers was University of Tübingen[11].
  • Johann Forster was employed by University of Wittenberg[12].
  • Johann Forster's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[13].
  • Johann Forster's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[14].
  • Johann Forster is recorded as male[15].
  • Johann Forster's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Johann Forster's Commons category is recorded as Johann Forster[17].
  • Johann Forster's family name is recorded as Forster[18].
  • Johann Forster's given name is recorded as Johann[19].
  • Johann Forster's work location is recorded as Tübingen[20].
  • Johann Forster's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21].
  • Johann Forster's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[22].
  • Johann Forster's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Hebrew[23].
  • Johann Forster's significant person is recorded as Philipp Melanchthon[24].

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Origins and Family

Johann Forster's place of birth was Augsburg[2]. He was born on July 10, 1496[3].

Education

Johann Forster's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include University of Tübingen[11], a comprehensive university[25], in Germany[26], founded in 1477[27], headquartered in Tübingen[28] and University of Wittenberg[12], a university[29], in Holy Roman Empire[30], founded in 1502[31], headquartered in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[32].

Personal Life

A child of Johann Forster was he[9]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[14].

Death and Burial

Johann Forster died on December 8, 1556[5]. He died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Forster ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

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 theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Johann Forster go to school?

Johann Forster was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . de.wikisource.org. de.wikisource.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, university teacher
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  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, university teacher
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  3. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Religion or worldview Lutheranism
    Employer University of Tübingen, University of Wittenberg
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie
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