Johann Heinrich Alting

Dutch Anglican divine
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Johann Heinrich Alting

Summary

Johann Heinrich Alting is a human[1]. He was born in Emden[2]. He was born on February 17, 1583[3]. He died in Groningen[4]. He died on August 25, 1644[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Johann Heinrich Alting's place of birth was Emden[2].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting died in Groningen[4].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting was born on February 17, 1583[3].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting was born on 1583[9].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting died on August 25, 1644[5].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting's father was Menso Alting[10].
  • A child of Johann Heinrich Alting was Jacob Alting[11].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting held citizenship in Netherlands[12].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting's professions included theologian[6].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting was employed by Heidelberg University[13].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting was employed by University of Groningen[14].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting was employed by University of Groningen[15].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting was educated at University of Groningen[16].
  • A notable student of Johann Heinrich Alting was Johannes Buxtorf II[17].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting's religion is recorded as Protestantism[18].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[19].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting is recorded as male[20].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting's Commons category is recorded as Johann Heinrich Alting[22].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting's family name is recorded as Alting[23].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting's given name is recorded as Johann[24].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting's described by source is recorded as Otto's encyclopedia[26].
  • Johann Heinrich Alting's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Heinrich Alting's place of birth was Emden[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 17, 1583[3] and 1583[9]. His father was Menso Alting[10].

Education

Johann Heinrich Alting's education included a stint at University of Groningen[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Heidelberg University[13], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31] and University of Groningen[14], a public research university[32], in Netherlands[33], founded in 1614[34], headquartered in Groningen[35]. A notable student of Johann Heinrich Alting was Johannes Buxtorf II[17].

Personal Life

A child of Johann Heinrich Alting was Jacob Alting[11]. Religious affiliations include Protestantism[18], a Christian denominational family[36], founded in 1517[37] and Reformed Christianity[19], a Christian denominational family[38], founded in 1519[39].

Death and Burial

Johann Heinrich Alting died on August 25, 1644[5]. He passed away in Groningen[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Heinrich Alting ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Johann Heinrich Alting born?

Johann Heinrich Alting was born in Emden[2].

Where did Johann Heinrich Alting die?

Johann Heinrich Alting died in Groningen[4].

Who were Johann Heinrich Alting's parents?

Johann Heinrich Alting's father was Menso Alting[10].

What did Johann Heinrich Alting do for work?

Johann Heinrich Alting worked as theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Johann Heinrich Alting go to school?

Johann Heinrich Alting was educated at University of Groningen[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q24332044. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Groninganae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q106572455. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Q24332044. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Groninganae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Q24332044. wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Q106572455. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Q24332044. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Otto's encyclopedia, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +3
    Sex or gender male
    Occupation theologian, university teacher
    Instance of human
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