Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey

German theologian (1711–1797)
Person human Q88385
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Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey

Summary

Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on May 31, 1711[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on March 7, 1797[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], encyclopédistes[7], translator[8], and essayist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey was born in Berlin[2].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey was born on May 31, 1711[3].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey died on March 7, 1797[5].
  • A child of Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey was Johann Ludwig Formey[11].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey worked as an encyclopédistes[7].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey's professions included translator[8].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey worked as an essayist[9].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey's field of work was philosophy[13].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey was educated at Französisches Gymnasium Berlin[14].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey received the Fellow of the Royal Society[15].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey was a member of Royal Society[16].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[18].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey's religion is recorded as Protestantism[21].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey's religion is recorded as reformed[22].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey is recorded as male[23].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey's Commons category is recorded as Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey[25].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[26].
  • Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey's given name is recorded as Johann[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on May 31, 1711[3].

Education

Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey's education included a stint at Französisches Gymnasium Berlin[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], encyclopédistes[7], translator[8], and essayist[9]. Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey's field of work was philosophy[13].

Recognition

Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey received the Fellow of the Royal Society[15].

Personal Life

A child of Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey was Johann Ludwig Formey[11]. Religious affiliations include Protestantism[21], a Christian denominational family[28], founded in 1517[29] and reformed[22], in Switzerland[30].

Death and Burial

Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey died on March 7, 1797[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey born?

Born in Berlin[2], Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey…

Where did Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey die?

Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey died in Berlin[4].

What did Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey do for work?

Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey worked as philosopher[6], encyclopédistes[7], translator[8], and essayist[9].

Where did Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey go to school?

Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey was educated at Französisches Gymnasium Berlin[14].

What awards did Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Johann
    Sbn author id TO0V696536
    Wikidata description German theologian (1711–1797)
    Family name Q140007987
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, encyclopédistes, translator +1
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