Johann Jacob Reiske

German scholar (1716-1774)
Person human Q68112
Johann Jacob Reiske
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Summary

Johann Jacob Reiske is a human[1]. Born in Zörbig[2], he… he was born on December 25, 1716[3]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He died on August 14, 1774[5]. He worked as a philologist[6], orientalist[7], numismatist[8], Byzantinist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Zörbig[2].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske passed away in Leipzig[4].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske was born on December 25, 1716[3].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske was born on 1716[12].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske died on August 14, 1774[5].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske died on 1774[13].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske was married to Ernestine Christine Reiske[14].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske held citizenship in Electorate of Saxony[15].
  • German was Johann Jacob Reiske's native language[16].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske worked as a philologist[6].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske's professions included orientalist[7].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske's professions included numismatist[8].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske worked as a Byzantinist[9].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske worked as a classical philologist[17].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske's field of work was philology[18].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske held the position of rector[19].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske was employed by Leipzig University[20].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske's education included a stint at Leipzig University[21].
  • A notable student of Johann Jacob Reiske was Johann Schweighäuser[22].
  • A notable student of Johann Jacob Reiske was Johann Jakob Griesbach[23].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske is recorded as male[24].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske's Commons category is recorded as Johann Jakob Reiske[26].
  • Johann Jacob Reiske's archives at is recorded as Göttingen State and University Library[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Zörbig[2], Johann Jacob Reiske… Recorded date of birth include December 25, 1716[3] and 1716[12]. German was his native language[16].

Education

Johann Jacob Reiske's education included a stint at Leipzig University[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philologist[6], orientalist[7], numismatist[8], Byzantinist[9], university teacher[10], and classical philologist[17]. Johann Jacob Reiske's field of work was philology[18]. He was employed by Leipzig University[20]. He held the position of rector[19]. Notable students include Johann Schweighäuser[22], a librarian[28], 1742–1830[29], of France[30] and Johann Jakob Griesbach[23], a philologist[31], 1745–1812[32], of Germany[33].

Personal Life

Among Johann Jacob Reiske's spouses was Ernestine Christine Reiske[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 14, 1774[5] and 1774[13]. Johann Jacob Reiske passed away in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Jacob Reiske ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Johann Jacob Reiske born?

Johann Jacob Reiske was born in Zörbig[2].

Where did Johann Jacob Reiske die?

Johann Jacob Reiske died in Leipzig[4].

Who was Johann Jacob Reiske married to?

Johann Jacob Reiske's spouses include Ernestine Christine Reiske[14].

What did Johann Jacob Reiske do for work?

Johann Jacob Reiske worked as philologist[6], orientalist[7], numismatist[8], Byzantinist[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Johann Jacob Reiske go to school?

Johann Jacob Reiske was educated at Leipzig University[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . britannica.com. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . britannica.com. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002). wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] ↑ . al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002). wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [13] ↑ . al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002). wikidata.org.
  24. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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