Johann Jahn

Austrian linguist and roman catholic priest
Person human Q2011526
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Summary

Johann Jahn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tasovice[2]. He was born on January 1, 1750[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on January 1, 1816[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], orientalist[7], theologian[8], writer[9], and dramaturge[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tasovice[2].
  • Johann Jahn passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Johann Jahn was born on January 1, 1750[3].
  • Johann Jahn was born on June 18, 1750[12].
  • Johann Jahn died on January 1, 1816[5].
  • Johann Jahn died on August 16, 1816[13].
  • Johann Jahn held citizenship in Austrian Empire[14].
  • Johann Jahn worked as a linguist[6].
  • Johann Jahn's professions included orientalist[7].
  • Johann Jahn's professions included theologian[8].
  • Johann Jahn's professions included writer[9].
  • Johann Jahn's professions included dramaturge[10].
  • Johann Jahn's professions included philologist[15].
  • Johann Jahn was employed by University of Vienna[16].
  • Johann Jahn's education included a stint at Palacký University Olomouc[17].
  • Johann Jahn's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Johann Jahn is recorded as male[19].
  • Johann Jahn's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Johann Jahn's religious order is recorded as Premonstratensians[21].
  • Johann Jahn's family name is recorded as Jahn[22].
  • Johann Jahn's given name is recorded as Johann[23].
  • Johann Jahn's work location is recorded as Znojmo[24].
  • Johann Jahn's relative is recorded as Clemens Maria Hofbauer[25].
  • Johann Jahn's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Johann Jahn's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tasovice[2], Johann Jahn… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1750[3] and June 18, 1750[12].

Education

Johann Jahn was educated at Palacký University Olomouc[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], orientalist[7], theologian[8], writer[9], dramaturge[10], and philologist[15]. Among Johann Jahn's employers was University of Vienna[16].

Personal Life

Johann Jahn's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1816[5] and August 16, 1816[13]. Johann Jahn died in Vienna[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Jahn has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Johann Jahn born?

Born in Tasovice[2].

Where did Johann Jahn die?

Johann Jahn passed away in Vienna[4].

What did Johann Jahn do for work?

Johann Jahn worked as linguist[6], orientalist[7], theologian[8], writer[9], and dramaturge[10].

Where did Johann Jahn go to school?

Johann Jahn was educated at Palacký University Olomouc[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Jahn, Johann (BLKÖ). Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . studiatheologica.eu. studiatheologica.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → linguist, orientalist, theologian +3
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Tasovice
    Citizenship → —
    Relative → Clemens Maria Hofbauer
    Educated at → Palacký University Olomouc
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