Johann Jakob Griesbach

German theologian (1745-1812)
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Johann Jakob Griesbach
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Johann Jakob Griesbach

Summary

Johann Jakob Griesbach is a human[1]. Born in Butzbach[2], he… he was born on January 4, 1745[3]. He died in Jena[4]. He died on March 24, 1812[5]. He worked as a philologist[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Johann Jakob Griesbach was born in Butzbach[2].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach passed away in Jena[4].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach was born on January 4, 1745[3].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach died on March 24, 1812[5].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach is buried at Johannisfriedhof[11].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Hesse[12].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach worked as a philologist[6].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach worked as a theologian[7].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach worked as a writer[9].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach held the position of rector of the University of Jena[13].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach held the position of rector of the University of Jena[14].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach held the position of rector of the University of Jena[15].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach held the position of rector of the University of Jena[16].
  • Among Johann Jakob Griesbach's employers was Friedrich Schiller University Jena[17].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach was educated at University of Tübingen[19].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach was educated at Leipzig University[20].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[21].
  • A notable student of Johann Jakob Griesbach was Johann Philipp Gabler[22].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[23].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[24].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach is recorded as male[25].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Johann Jakob Griesbach's Commons category is recorded as Johann Jakob Griesbach[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Butzbach[2], Johann Jakob Griesbach… he was born on January 4, 1745[3].

Education

Educated at University of Tübingen[19], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31]; Leipzig University[20], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1409[34], headquartered in Leipzig[35]; and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[21], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1502[38], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[39]. Studied under Johann Salomo Semler[40], a theologian[41], 1725–1791[42], of Germany[43]; Johann Georg Knapp[44], a theologian[45], 1705–1771[46], of Germany[47]; Johann Severin Vater[48], a theologian[49], 1771–1826[50], of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg[51]; Johann August Nösselt[52], a theologian[53], 1734–1807[54], of Germany[55]; Johann August Ernesti[56], a theologian[57], 1707–1781[58], of Holy Roman Empire[59]; and Johann Jacob Reiske[60], a philologist[61], 1716–1774[62], of Electorate of Saxony[63], specialised in philology[64].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philologist[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. Employers include Friedrich Schiller University Jena[17], a public university[65], in Germany[66], founded in 1558[67], headquartered in Jena[68] and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18], a public university[69], in Germany[70], founded in 1502[71], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[72]. Positions held include rector of the University of Jena[13]. A notable student of Johann Jakob Griesbach was Johann Philipp Gabler[22].

Personal Life

Johann Jakob Griesbach's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[24].

Death and Burial

Johann Jakob Griesbach died on March 24, 1812[5]. He died in Jena[4]. Burial took place at Johannisfriedhof[11].

Why It Matters

Johann Jakob Griesbach ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

FAQs

Where was Johann Jakob Griesbach born?

Born in Butzbach[2], Johann Jakob Griesbach…

Where did Johann Jakob Griesbach die?

Johann Jakob Griesbach died in Jena[4].

What did Johann Jakob Griesbach do for work?

Johann Jakob Griesbach worked as philologist[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9].

Where did Johann Jakob Griesbach go to school?

Johann Jakob Griesbach was educated at University of Tübingen[19], Leipzig University[20], and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[21].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [73] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [74] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philologist, theologian, university teacher +1
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  2. 6w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Neue Deutsche Biographie, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie +5
    Work location Jena
    Languages spoken, written or signed Latin
    Member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities
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