Johann Georg Liebknecht

German astronomer
Person human Q119739
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Johann Georg Liebknecht

Summary

Johann Georg Liebknecht is a human[1]. Born in Wasungen[2], he… he was born on April 23, 1679[3]. He passed away in Giessen[4]. He died on September 17, 1749[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], astronomer[7], theologian[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Johann Georg Liebknecht's place of birth was Wasungen[2].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht died in Giessen[4].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht was born on April 23, 1679[3].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht died on September 17, 1749[5].
  • A child of Johann Georg Liebknecht was Wilhelm Liebknecht[11].
  • A child of Johann Georg Liebknecht was Franz Erhard Liebknecht[12].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[13].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht worked as an astronomer[7].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht's professions included theologian[8].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht was employed by University of Giessen[14].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[15].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht received the Fellow of the Royal Society[16].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[18].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht was a member of Royal Society[19].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[20].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht is recorded as male[21].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht's Commons category is recorded as Johann Georg Liebknecht[23].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht's family name is recorded as Liebknecht[24].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht's given name is recorded as Johann[25].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht's given name is recorded as Georg[26].
  • Johann Georg Liebknecht's pseudonym is recorded as Eratosthenes[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Georg Liebknecht was born in Wasungen[2]. He was born on April 23, 1679[3].

Education

Johann Georg Liebknecht was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[15]. He studied under Georg Nicolaus Kriegk[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], astronomer[7], theologian[8], and university teacher[9]. Among Johann Georg Liebknecht's employers was University of Giessen[14].

Recognition

Johann Georg Liebknecht received the Fellow of the Royal Society[16].

Personal Life

Children include Wilhelm Liebknecht[11], a jurist[29], 1736–1805[30], of Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt[31] and Franz Erhard Liebknecht[12], a jurist[32], 1712–1788[33], of Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt[34]. Johann Georg Liebknecht's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[20].

Death and Burial

Johann Georg Liebknecht died on September 17, 1749[5]. He passed away in Giessen[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Georg Liebknecht ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

He is credited with the discovery of Sidus Ludoviciana[37], a star[38].

FAQs

Where was Johann Georg Liebknecht born?

Born in Wasungen[2], Johann Georg Liebknecht…

Where did Johann Georg Liebknecht die?

Johann Georg Liebknecht passed away in Giessen[4].

What did Johann Georg Liebknecht do for work?

Johann Georg Liebknecht worked as mathematician[6], astronomer[7], theologian[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Johann Georg Liebknecht go to school?

Johann Georg Liebknecht was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[15].

What awards did Johann Georg Liebknecht receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16].

What did Johann Georg Liebknecht discover?

Johann Georg Liebknecht is credited as discoverer of Sidus Ludoviciana[37].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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