Johann Reuchlin

Summary

Johann Reuchlin is a human^[1]. Born in Pforzheim^[2], he… he was born on January 29, 1455^[3]. He died in Stuttgart^[4]. He died on June 30, 1522^[5]. He worked as a philosopher^[6], theologian^[7], writer^[8], translator^[9], and university teacher^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (512 views/month, #7,192 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Johann Reuchlin was born in Pforzheim^[2].
• Johann Reuchlin died in Stuttgart^[4].
• Johann Reuchlin was born on January 29, 1455^[3].
• Johann Reuchlin died on June 30, 1522^[5].
• Burial took place at Leonhardskirche^[12].
• Johann Reuchlin's father was Georg Reuchlin^[13].
• Johann Reuchlin's mother was Elisabeth Eck^[14].
• Johann Reuchlin held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire^[15].
• German was Johann Reuchlin's native language^[16].
• Johann Reuchlin worked as a philosopher^[6].
• Johann Reuchlin's professions included theologian^[7].
• Johann Reuchlin worked as a writer^[8].
• Johann Reuchlin's professions included translator^[9].
• Johann Reuchlin's professions included university teacher^[10].
• Johann Reuchlin worked as a jurist^[17].
• Johann Reuchlin's field of work was study of the Hebrew language^[18].
• Johann Reuchlin was employed by University of Tübingen^[19].
• Among Johann Reuchlin's employers was University of Basel^[20].
• Johann Reuchlin was employed by University of Ingolstadt^[21].
• Johann Reuchlin's education included a stint at Old University of Orléans^[22].
• Johann Reuchlin's education included a stint at University of Freiburg^[23].
• Johann Reuchlin's education included a stint at University of Basel^[24].
• Johann Reuchlin's education included a stint at University of Poitiers^[25].
• Johann Reuchlin was educated at University of Orléans^[26].
• Johann Reuchlin's doctoral advisor was John Argyropoulos^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Pforzheim^[2], Johann Reuchlin… he was born on January 29, 1455^[3]. His father was Georg Reuchlin^[13]. His mother was Elisabeth Eck^[14]. German was his native language^[16].

Education

Educated at Old University of Orléans^[22], a university in France^[28], founded in 1306^[29]; University of Freiburg^[23], a public university^[30], in Germany^[31], founded in 1457^[32], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau^[33]; University of Basel^[24], a public research university^[34], in Switzerland^[35], founded in 1460^[36], headquartered in Basel^[37]; University of Poitiers^[25], an open-access publisher^[38], in France^[39], founded in 1431^[40], headquartered in Poitiers^[41]; and University of Orléans^[26], a university in France^[42], in France^[43], founded in 1966^[44], headquartered in Château de la Source^[45]. Johann Reuchlin's doctoral advisor was John Argyropoulos^[27]. Studied under George Hermonymus^[46], a philologist^[47], 1452–1508^[48], of Byzantine Empire^[49]; Andronicus Contoblacas^[50], a scholar^[51], of Byzantine Empire^[52]; and Jacob ben Jechiel Loans^[53], a physician^[54], 1500–1506^[55].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6], theologian^[7], writer^[8], translator^[9], university teacher^[10], and jurist^[17]. Johann Reuchlin's field of work was study of the Hebrew language^[18]. Employers include University of Tübingen^[19], a comprehensive university^[56], in Germany^[57], founded in 1477^[58], headquartered in Tübingen^[59]; University of Basel^[20], a public research university^[60], in Switzerland^[61], founded in 1460^[62], headquartered in Basel^[63]; and University of Ingolstadt^[21], a university^[64], in Germany^[65], founded in 1472^[66]. Notable students include Franz von Sickingen^[67], a knight^[68], 1481–1523^[69], of Electoral Palatinate^[70] and John van Campen^[71], a Hebraist^[72], 1490–1538^[73], of Habsburg Netherlands^[74]. Doctoral students include Philipp Melanchthon^[75], an astronomer^[76], 1497–1560^[77], of Germany^[78] and Simon Grynaeus^[79], a theologian^[80], 1493–1541^[81], of Germany^[82].

Personal Life

Johann Reuchlin's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[83].

Death and Burial

Johann Reuchlin died on June 30, 1522^[5]. He passed away in Stuttgart^[4]. He is buried at Leonhardskirche^[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Johann Reuchlin include Reuchlin Award^[84], a science award^[85], in Germany^[86].

Why It Matters

Johann Reuchlin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (512 views/month, #7,192 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[87] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[88]

Entities named for him include Reuchlin Award^[84], a science award^[85], in Germany^[86].

His notable doctoral advisees include Philipp Melanchthon^[89], an astronomer^[90], 1497–1560^[91], of Germany^[92] and Simon Grynaeus^[93], a theologian^[94], 1493–1541^[95], of Germany^[96].

FAQs

Where was Johann Reuchlin born?

Born in Pforzheim^[2], Johann Reuchlin…

Where did Johann Reuchlin die?

Johann Reuchlin died in Stuttgart^[4].

Who were Johann Reuchlin's parents?

Johann Reuchlin's father was Georg Reuchlin^[13]. Johann Reuchlin's mother was Elisabeth Eck^[14].

What did Johann Reuchlin do for work?

Johann Reuchlin worked as philosopher^[6], theologian^[7], writer^[8], translator^[9], and university teacher^[10].

Where did Johann Reuchlin go to school?

Johann Reuchlin was educated at Old University of Orléans^[22], University of Freiburg^[23], University of Basel^[24], and University of Poitiers^[25].