Johann Rudolf Zwinger

Swiss pastor and theologian (1660-1708)
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Summary

Johann Rudolf Zwinger was born on September 1660[1] in Basel[2]. He died on November 18, 1708[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as a university teacher[5], pastor[6], military chaplain[7], parson[8], and Protestant theologian[9].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: September 12, 1660[10]
  • Father: Johann Zwinger[11]
  • Child: Andreas Zwinger[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[13]
  • Employer: University of Basel[14]
  • Educated at: University of Basel[15]
  • Religion or worldview: Protestantism[16], reformed[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Doctoral student: Abel Seyler[19]
  • Family name: Zwinger[20]
  • Given name: Johann[21]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Basel[22]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[23]
  • Sibling: Theodor Zwinger III[24]
  • P14608: 120922215[25]

FAQs

Where was Johann Rudolf Zwinger born?

Johann Rudolf Zwinger was born in Basel[2].

Where did Johann Rudolf Zwinger die?

Johann Rudolf Zwinger died in Basel[4].

Who were Johann Rudolf Zwinger's parents?

Johann Rudolf Zwinger's father was Johann Zwinger[11].

What did Johann Rudolf Zwinger do for work?

Johann Rudolf Zwinger worked as a university teacher[5], pastor[6], military chaplain[7], parson[8], and Protestant theologian[9].

Where did Johann Rudolf Zwinger go to school?

Johann Rudolf Zwinger was educated at University of Basel[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation → university teacher, pastor, military chaplain +2
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    Cerl thesaurus id → cnp01298058
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