Johann Gottfried Olearius

German theologian and hymn writer (1635-1711)
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Johann Gottfried Olearius

Summary

Johann Gottfried Olearius is a human[1]. He was born in Halle (Saale)[2]. He was born on September 28, 1635[3]. He passed away in Arnstadt[4]. He died on May 21, 1711[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], writer[7], and hymnwriter[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Johann Gottfried Olearius's place of birth was Halle (Saale)[2].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius died in Arnstadt[4].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius was born on September 28, 1635[3].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius died on May 21, 1711[5].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius's father was Gottfried Olearius[10].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius was married to Eleonora Sophia Olearius[11].
  • A child of Johann Gottfried Olearius was Johann Christoph Olearius[12].
  • A child of Johann Gottfried Olearius was Johann Gottlieb Olearius[13].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[14].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius's professions included theologian[6].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius worked as a writer[7].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius worked as a hymnwriter[8].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius's education included a stint at Leipzig University[15].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[16].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius is recorded as male[17].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius's Commons category is recorded as Johann Gottfried Olearius (theologian, 1635)[19].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius's family name is recorded as Olearius[20].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius's given name is recorded as Johann[21].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius's given name is recorded as Gottfried[22].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[23].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Johann Gottfried Olearius's sibling is recorded as Johannes Olearius[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Halle (Saale)[2], Johann Gottfried Olearius… he was born on September 28, 1635[3]. His father was Gottfried Olearius[10].

Education

Johann Gottfried Olearius's education included a stint at Leipzig University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], writer[7], and hymnwriter[8].

Personal Life

Johann Gottfried Olearius was married to Eleonora Sophia Olearius[11]. Children include Johann Christoph Olearius[12], a historian[27], 1668–1747[28], of Archbishopric of Magdeburg[29] and Johann Gottlieb Olearius[13], a historian[30], 1684–1734[31], of Germany[32]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[16].

Death and Burial

Johann Gottfried Olearius died on May 21, 1711[5]. He died in Arnstadt[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Gottfried Olearius is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Johann Gottfried Olearius born?

Johann Gottfried Olearius was born in Halle (Saale)[2].

Where did Johann Gottfried Olearius die?

Johann Gottfried Olearius died in Arnstadt[4].

Who were Johann Gottfried Olearius's parents?

Johann Gottfried Olearius's father was Gottfried Olearius[10].

Who was Johann Gottfried Olearius married to?

Johann Gottfried Olearius's spouses include Eleonora Sophia Olearius[11].

What did Johann Gottfried Olearius do for work?

Johann Gottfried Olearius worked as theologian[6], writer[7], and hymnwriter[8].

Where did Johann Gottfried Olearius go to school?

Johann Gottfried Olearius was educated at Leipzig University[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Olearius, Johann Gottfried. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 8d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, writer, hymnwriter
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  3. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
    Religion or worldview Lutheranism
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
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