Johann Franz Bessel

German historian
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Summary

Johann Franz Bessel is a human[1]. He was born in Buchen[2]. He was born on January 1, 1672[3]. He died in Göttweig Abbey[4]. He died on 1749[5]. He worked as a historian[6], university teacher[7], judge[8], and theologian[9]. He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Johann Franz Bessel was born in Buchen[2].
  • Johann Franz Bessel passed away in Göttweig Abbey[4].
  • Johann Franz Bessel was born on January 1, 1672[3].
  • Johann Franz Bessel was born on September 5, 1672[11].
  • Johann Franz Bessel was born on September 2, 1672[12].
  • Johann Franz Bessel died on 1749[5].
  • Johann Franz Bessel died on January 20, 1749[13].
  • Johann Franz Bessel died on January 22, 1749[14].
  • Johann Franz Bessel held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Johann Franz Bessel's professions included historian[6].
  • Johann Franz Bessel's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Johann Franz Bessel worked as a judge[8].
  • Johann Franz Bessel's professions included theologian[9].
  • Johann Franz Bessel held the position of abbot[16].
  • Johann Franz Bessel was employed by University of Vienna[17].
  • Johann Franz Bessel's education included a stint at University of Salzburg[18].
  • Johann Franz Bessel's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Johann Franz Bessel is recorded as male[20].
  • Johann Franz Bessel's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Johann Franz Bessel's Commons category is recorded as Gottfried Bessel[22].
  • Johann Franz Bessel's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[23].
  • Johann Franz Bessel's family name is recorded as Bessel[24].
  • Johann Franz Bessel's given name is recorded as Johann[25].
  • Johann Franz Bessel's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Johann Franz Bessel's described by source is recorded as Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Franz Bessel's place of birth was Buchen[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1672[3], September 5, 1672[11], and September 2, 1672[12].

Education

Johann Franz Bessel's education included a stint at University of Salzburg[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], university teacher[7], judge[8], and theologian[9]. Among Johann Franz Bessel's employers was University of Vienna[17]. He held the position of abbot[16].

Personal Life

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

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1749[5], January 20, 1749[13], and January 22, 1749[14]. Johann Franz Bessel died in Göttweig Abbey[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Franz Bessel is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Johann Franz Bessel born?

Johann Franz Bessel was born in Buchen[2].

Where did Johann Franz Bessel die?

Johann Franz Bessel died in Göttweig Abbey[4].

What did Johann Franz Bessel do for work?

Johann Franz Bessel worked as historian[6], university teacher[7], judge[8], and theologian[9].

Where did Johann Franz Bessel go to school?

Johann Franz Bessel was educated at University of Salzburg[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] ↑ . Bessel, Gottfried von (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  17. [12] ↑ . FINA Wiki. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] ↑ . Bessel, Gottfried von (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  20. [14] ↑ . FINA Wiki. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . VcBA (identifier). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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