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Johann Friedrich May

German writer (1697-1762)
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Johann Friedrich May

Summary

Johann Friedrich May is a human[1]. Born in Turoszów[2], he… he was born on March 23, 1697[3]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He died on January 5, 1762[5]. He worked as a writer[6], translator[7], and philosopher[8]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Johann Friedrich May's place of birth was Turoszów[2].
  • Johann Friedrich May died in Leipzig[4].
  • Johann Friedrich May was born on March 23, 1697[3].
  • Johann Friedrich May died on January 5, 1762[5].
  • Johann Friedrich May held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Johann Friedrich May worked as a writer[6].
  • Johann Friedrich May worked as a translator[7].
  • Johann Friedrich May's professions included philosopher[8].
  • Johann Friedrich May held the position of rector[11].
  • Johann Friedrich May is recorded as male[12].
  • Johann Friedrich May's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Johann Friedrich May's Commons category is recorded as Johann Friedrich May[14].
  • Johann Friedrich May's family name is recorded as May[15].
  • Johann Friedrich May's given name is recorded as Johann[16].
  • Johann Friedrich May's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[17].
  • Johann Friedrich May's P14608 is recorded as 115377328[18].
  • Johann Friedrich May's P14928 is recorded as Ege[19].

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Origins and Family

Johann Friedrich May's place of birth was Turoszów[2]. He was born on March 23, 1697[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], translator[7], and philosopher[8]. Johann Friedrich May held the position of rector[11].

Death and Burial

Johann Friedrich May died on January 5, 1762[5]. He passed away in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Friedrich May is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Johann Friedrich May born?

Johann Friedrich May was born in Turoszów[2].

Where did Johann Friedrich May die?

Johann Friedrich May died in Leipzig[4].

What did Johann Friedrich May do for work?

Johann Friedrich May worked as writer[6], translator[7], and philosopher[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14928 → Ege
    Sitelink count → 2
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'de']
    Claims rich → —
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/57561|batch #57561]]: Import Leipziger Biographie ID"
  2. 16d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 29285
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/55956|batch #55956]]: migrate GND to own IDs"
  3. 27d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 29285
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P1710]]: 115377328, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/273169|batch #273169]]"
  4. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 115377328
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14608]]: 115377328, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1783130387391"
  5. 20w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → rector
    Occupation → writer, translator, philosopher
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P39]]: [[Q212071]]"
  6. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → writer, translator, philosopher
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31703|batch #31703]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (4)"
  7. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Turoszów
    Given name → Johann
    Gnd id → 115377328
    Family name → May
    + 26 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30842|batch #30842]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (1)"
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