Johann Smidt

politician, theologian, and founder of Bremerhaven (1773-1857)
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Johann Smidt

Summary

Johann Smidt is a human[1]. He was born in Bremen[2]. He was born on November 5, 1773[3]. He died in Bremen[4]. He died on May 7, 1857[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Johann Smidt's place of birth was Bremen[2].
  • Johann Smidt died in Bremen[4].
  • Johann Smidt was born on November 5, 1773[3].
  • Johann Smidt died on May 7, 1857[5].
  • Johann Smidt's father was Johann Smidt[9].
  • Johann Smidt held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Johann Smidt worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Johann Smidt worked as a politician[7].
  • Johann Smidt held the position of mayor[11].
  • Johann Smidt held the position of Member of the Bremen Parliament[12].
  • Johann Smidt was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[13].
  • Johann Smidt received the Gedenkmünze Bene Merenti[14].
  • Johann Smidt was a member of Literarische Gesellschaft zu Jena[15].
  • Johann Smidt's religion is recorded as Protestantism[16].
  • Johann Smidt is recorded as male[17].
  • Johann Smidt's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Johann Smidt's Commons category is recorded as Johann Smidt[19].
  • Johann Smidt's family name is recorded as Smidt[20].
  • Johann Smidt's given name is recorded as Johann[21].
  • Johann Smidt's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Johann Smidt[22].
  • Johann Smidt's work location is recorded as Bremen[23].
  • Johann Smidt's relative is recorded as Johann Heinrich Castendyk[24].
  • Johann Smidt's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, 34th volume[25].
  • Johann Smidt's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Johann Smidt's described by source is recorded as Bürgersleute und Bürgermeister. Nr. 3[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bremen[2], Johann Smidt… he was born on November 5, 1773[3]. His father was he[9].

Education

Johann Smidt was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include mayor[11], a position[28] and Member of the Bremen Parliament[12].

Recognition

Johann Smidt received the Gedenkmünze Bene Merenti[14].

Personal Life

Johann Smidt's religion is recorded as Protestantism[16].

Death and Burial

Johann Smidt died on May 7, 1857[5]. He passed away in Bremen[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Smidt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Johann Smidt born?

Johann Smidt's place of birth was Bremen[2].

Where did Johann Smidt die?

Johann Smidt died in Bremen[4].

Who were Johann Smidt's parents?

Johann Smidt's father was Johann Smidt[9].

What did Johann Smidt do for work?

Johann Smidt worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Johann Smidt go to school?

Johann Smidt was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[13].

What awards did Johann Smidt receive?

Honors received include Gedenkmünze Bene Merenti[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, politician
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, 34th volume, Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Bürgersleute und Bürgermeister. Nr. 3 +1
    Occupation diplomat, politician
    Award received
    Member of Literarische Gesellschaft zu Jena
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