Johann Rudolf Buxtorf

Swiss archaeologist and theologian
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Summary

Johann Rudolf Buxtorf was born on October 24, 1747[1], in Basel[2]. He died on March 29, 1831[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as an archaeologist[5], theologian[6], and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[8]
  • Position held: rector of the University of Basel[9]
  • Educated at: University of Basel[10]
  • Religion or worldview: Protestantism[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Given name: Johann[13]
  • Relative: Johannes Buxtorf[14]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[15]

FAQs

Where was Johann Rudolf Buxtorf born?

Johann Rudolf Buxtorf was born in Basel[2].

Where did Johann Rudolf Buxtorf die?

Johann Rudolf Buxtorf passed away in Basel[4].

What did Johann Rudolf Buxtorf do for work?

Johann Rudolf Buxtorf worked as an archaeologist[5], theologian[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Johann Rudolf Buxtorf go to school?

Johann Rudolf Buxtorf was educated at University of Basel[10].

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  6. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  12. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['de']
    Date of death → +1831-03-29T00:00:00Z
    Sitelink count → 1
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 25d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → University of Basel
    Relative → Johannes Buxtorf
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Relative: Johannes Buxtorf, Adding statement(s) using [[:toollabs:wikidata-todo/relator2|Relator2]]"
  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1747-10-24T00:00:00Z
    Sex or gender → male
    Occupation → archaeologist, theologian, university teacher
    Position held → rector of the University of Basel
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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