Johann Friedrich Weidler

German astronomer and mathematician (1691-1755)
Person human Q70690
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Johann Friedrich Weidler

Summary

Johann Friedrich Weidler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Großneuhausen[2]. He was born on April 13, 1691[3]. He died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4]. He died on November 30, 1755[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], mathematician[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Johann Friedrich Weidler's place of birth was Großneuhausen[2].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler was born on April 13, 1691[3].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler died on November 30, 1755[5].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler worked as a mathematician[7].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Among Johann Friedrich Weidler's employers was University of Wittenberg[11].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler's education included a stint at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[12].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[13].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler was educated at University of Basel[14].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler was a member of Royal Society[15].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler is recorded as male[17].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler supervised Karl Liebmann Daum as a doctoral student[19].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler supervised Rudolf Paul Pfeiffer as a doctoral student[20].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler supervised Heinrich Johannes Bütemeister as a doctoral student[21].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler's Commons category is recorded as Johann Friedrich Weidler[22].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler's given name is recorded as Johann[23].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler's given name is recorded as Johannes[24].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler's work location is recorded as Jena[25].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler studied under Johann Ludwig Boye[26].
  • Johann Friedrich Weidler studied under Georg Erhard Hamberger[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Friedrich Weidler was born in Großneuhausen[2]. He was born on April 13, 1691[3].

Education

Educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[12], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1558[30], headquartered in Jena[31]; Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[13], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1502[34], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[35]; and University of Basel[14], a public research university[36], in Switzerland[37], founded in 1460[38], headquartered in Basel[39]. Studied under Johann Ludwig Boye[26]; Georg Erhard Hamberger[27], a chemist[40], 1697–1755[41], of Germany[42], specialised in medicine[43]; and Johann Andreas Planer[44], a mathematician[45], 1601–1714[46], of Germany[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], mathematician[7], and university teacher[8]. Johann Friedrich Weidler was employed by University of Wittenberg[11]. Doctoral students include Karl Liebmann Daum[19], Rudolf Paul Pfeiffer[20], and Heinrich Johannes Bütemeister[21].

Death and Burial

Johann Friedrich Weidler died on November 30, 1755[5]. He passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Friedrich Weidler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Johann Friedrich Weidler born?

Johann Friedrich Weidler was born in Großneuhausen[2].

Where did Johann Friedrich Weidler die?

Johann Friedrich Weidler passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].

What did Johann Friedrich Weidler do for work?

Johann Friedrich Weidler worked as astronomer[6], mathematician[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Johann Friedrich Weidler go to school?

Johann Friedrich Weidler was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[12], Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[13], and University of Basel[14].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
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  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  26. [44] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation astronomer, mathematician, university teacher
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Work location Jena
    Member of Royal Society, Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences
    Occupation
    Place of birth Großneuhausen
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