Johann Gerhard

Summary

Johann Gerhard is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Quedlinburg^[2]. He was born on October 17, 1582^[3]. He passed away in Jena^[4]. He died on August 10, 1637^[5]. He worked as a theologian^[6], university teacher^[7], and writer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Johann Gerhard's place of birth was Quedlinburg^[2].
• Johann Gerhard passed away in Jena^[4].
• Johann Gerhard was born on October 17, 1582^[3].
• Johann Gerhard died on August 10, 1637^[5].
• Johann Gerhard died on August 17, 1637^[10].
• Johann Gerhard worked as a theologian^[6].
• Johann Gerhard worked as a university teacher^[7].
• Johann Gerhard worked as a writer^[8].
• Johann Gerhard's field of work was theology^[11].
• Johann Gerhard held the position of rector of the University of Jena^[12].
• Johann Gerhard held the position of rector of the University of Jena^[13].
• Johann Gerhard held the position of rector of the University of Jena^[14].
• Johann Gerhard held the position of rector of the University of Jena^[15].
• Among Johann Gerhard's employers was Friedrich Schiller University Jena^[16].
• Johann Gerhard's education included a stint at University of Marburg^[17].
• Johann Gerhard was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena^[18].
• A notable student of Johann Gerhard was Johannes Musaeus^[19].
• A notable student of Johann Gerhard was Michael Walther^[20].
• A notable student of Johann Gerhard was Johann Georg Dorsche^[21].
• Johann Gerhard's religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[22].
• Johann Gerhard is recorded as male^[23].
• Johann Gerhard's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Johann Gerhard's Commons category is recorded as Johann Gerhard^[25].
• Johann Gerhard's archives at is recorded as Gotha Research Library^[26].
• Johann Gerhard's family name is recorded as Gerhard^[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Gerhard was born in Quedlinburg^[2]. He was born on October 17, 1582^[3].

Education

Educated at University of Marburg^[17], a public university^[28], in Germany^[29], founded in 1527^[30], headquartered in Marburg^[31] and Friedrich Schiller University Jena^[18], a public university^[32], in Germany^[33], founded in 1558^[34], headquartered in Jena^[35]. Studied under Leonhard Hutter^[36], a university teacher^[37], 1563–1616^[38], of Holy Roman Empire^[39] and Salomon Gesner^[40], a theologian^[41], 1559–1605^[42], of Germany^[43], specialised in theology^[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian^[6], university teacher^[7], and writer^[8]. Johann Gerhard's field of work was theology^[11]. He was employed by Friedrich Schiller University Jena^[16]. Positions held include rector of the University of Jena^[12]. Notable students include Johannes Musaeus^[19], a theologian^[45], 1613–1681^[46], of Germany^[47], specialised in theology^[48]; Michael Walther^[20], a theologian^[49], 1593–1662^[50], of Germany^[51]; and Johann Georg Dorsche^[21], a theologian^[52], 1597–1659^[53], of Germany^[54].

Personal Life

Johann Gerhard's religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 10, 1637^[5] and August 17, 1637^[10]. Johann Gerhard passed away in Jena^[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Gerhard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[55] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[56]

FAQs

Where was Johann Gerhard born?

Johann Gerhard was born in Quedlinburg^[2].

Where did Johann Gerhard die?

Johann Gerhard died in Jena^[4].

What did Johann Gerhard do for work?

Johann Gerhard worked as theologian^[6], university teacher^[7], and writer^[8].

Where did Johann Gerhard go to school?

Johann Gerhard was educated at University of Marburg^[17] and Friedrich Schiller University Jena^[18].