Johann Schiltberger

German writer
Person human Q1698343
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Johann Schiltberger

Summary

Johann Schiltberger is a human[1]. He was born in Freising[2]. He was born on May 17, 1381[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on January 1, 1440[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and explorer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (138 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Johann Schiltberger was born in Freising[2].
  • Johann Schiltberger died in Munich[4].
  • Johann Schiltberger was born on May 17, 1381[3].
  • Johann Schiltberger was born on 1380[9].
  • Johann Schiltberger died on January 1, 1440[5].
  • Johann Schiltberger held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Johann Schiltberger worked as a writer[6].
  • Johann Schiltberger's professions included explorer[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Schiltberger is The bondage and travels of Johann Schiltberger[11].
  • Johann Schiltberger is recorded as male[12].
  • Johann Schiltberger's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Johann Schiltberger's Commons category is recorded as Johannes Schiltberger[14].
  • Johann Schiltberger was part of the conflict Battle of Nicopolis[15].
  • Johann Schiltberger's given name is recorded as Johann[16].
  • Johann Schiltberger's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17].
  • Johann Schiltberger's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[18].
  • Johann Schiltberger's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19].
  • Johann Schiltberger's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[20].
  • Johann Schiltberger's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Johannes Schiltberger'}[21].
  • Johann Schiltberger's writing language is recorded as German[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Freising[2], Johann Schiltberger… Recorded date of birth include May 17, 1381[3] and 1380[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and explorer[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Johann Schiltberger is The bondage and travels of him[11].

Death and Burial

Johann Schiltberger died on January 1, 1440[5]. He died in Munich[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Schiltberger ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (138 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Johann Schiltberger born?

Johann Schiltberger was born in Freising[2].

Where did Johann Schiltberger die?

Johann Schiltberger died in Munich[4].

What did Johann Schiltberger do for work?

Johann Schiltberger worked as writer[6] and explorer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Historical Encyclopedia of Siberia. wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Notable work The bondage and travels of Johann Schiltberger
    Given name Johann
    Place of death Munich
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