Johann Jakob Grynaeus

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Johann Jakob Grynaeus

Summary

Johann Jakob Grynaeus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bern[2]. He was born on October 1, 1540[3]. He died in Basel[4]. He died on August 13, 1617[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], and teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus's place of birth was Bern[2].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus passed away in Basel[4].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus was born on October 1, 1540[3].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus died on August 13, 1617[5].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus died on August 30, 1617[10].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus held citizenship in Switzerland[11].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus's professions included theologian[6].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus's professions included teacher[8].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus held the position of Antistes[12].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus held the position of rector of the University of Basel[13].
  • Among Johann Jakob Grynaeus's employers was University of Basel[14].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus's education included a stint at University of Basel[15].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus was educated at University of Tübingen[16].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus's doctoral advisor was Simon Sulzer[17].
  • A notable student of Johann Jakob Grynaeus was Johannes Buxtorf[18].
  • A notable student of Johann Jakob Grynaeus was Sebastian Beck[19].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus's religion is recorded as Protestantism[20].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus's religion is recorded as reformed[21].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus is recorded as male[22].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus's Commons category is recorded as Johann Jakob Grynaeus[24].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus's family name is recorded as Grynaeus[25].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus's given name is recorded as Johann Jakob[26].
  • Johann Jakob Grynaeus's medical condition is recorded as blindness[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Jakob Grynaeus was born in Bern[2]. He was born on October 1, 1540[3].

Education

Educated at University of Basel[15], a public research university[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1460[30], headquartered in Basel[31] and University of Tübingen[16], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1477[34], headquartered in Tübingen[35]. Johann Jakob Grynaeus's doctoral advisor was Simon Sulzer[17]. He studied under Jakob Andreae[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], and teacher[8]. Johann Jakob Grynaeus was employed by University of Basel[14]. Positions held include Antistes[12], a historical profession[37] and rector of the University of Basel[13]. Notable students include Johannes Buxtorf[18], a theologian[38], 1564–1629[39], of Germany[40], specialised in biblical studies[41] and Sebastian Beck[19], a theologian[42], 1583–1654[43], of Switzerland[44].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Protestantism[20], a Christian denominational family[45], founded in 1517[46] and reformed[21], in Switzerland[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 13, 1617[5] and August 30, 1617[10]. Johann Jakob Grynaeus died in Basel[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Jakob Grynaeus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Johann Jakob Grynaeus born?

Born in Bern[2], Johann Jakob Grynaeus…

Where did Johann Jakob Grynaeus die?

Johann Jakob Grynaeus passed away in Basel[4].

What did Johann Jakob Grynaeus do for work?

Johann Jakob Grynaeus worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], and teacher[8].

Where did Johann Jakob Grynaeus go to school?

Johann Jakob Grynaeus was educated at University of Basel[15] and University of Tübingen[16].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [36] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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