Johannes Buxtorf

German Calvinist theologian
Person human Q71599
Johannes Buxtorf
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Johannes Buxtorf

Summary

Johannes Buxtorf is a human[1]. He was born in Kamen[2]. He was born on December 25, 1564[3]. He died in Basel[4]. He died on September 13, 1629[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], bibliographer[8], orientalist[9], and Hebraist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johannes Buxtorf's place of birth was Kamen[2].
  • Johannes Buxtorf died in Basel[4].
  • Johannes Buxtorf was born on December 25, 1564[3].
  • Johannes Buxtorf died on September 13, 1629[5].
  • Johannes Buxtorf's father was Q141542755[12].
  • A child of Johannes Buxtorf was Johannes Buxtorf II[13].
  • Johannes Buxtorf held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Johannes Buxtorf held citizenship in Switzerland[15].
  • Johannes Buxtorf worked as a theologian[6].
  • Johannes Buxtorf worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Johannes Buxtorf worked as a bibliographer[8].
  • Johannes Buxtorf's professions included orientalist[9].
  • Johannes Buxtorf worked as a Hebraist[10].
  • Johannes Buxtorf's field of work was biblical studies[16].
  • Johannes Buxtorf's field of work was study of the Hebrew language[17].
  • Johannes Buxtorf held the position of rector of the University of Basel[18].
  • Johannes Buxtorf was employed by University of Basel[19].
  • A notable student of Johannes Buxtorf was Celestyn Myślenta[20].
  • Johannes Buxtorf's religion is recorded as Protestantism[21].
  • Johannes Buxtorf's religion is recorded as reformed[22].
  • Johannes Buxtorf is recorded as male[23].
  • Johannes Buxtorf's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Johannes Buxtorf's Commons category is recorded as Johannes Buxtorf[25].
  • Johannes Buxtorf's family name is recorded as Buxtorf[26].
  • Johannes Buxtorf's given name is recorded as Johann[27].

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Origins and Family

Johannes Buxtorf was born in Kamen[2]. He was born on December 25, 1564[3]. His father was Q141542755[12].

Education

Studied under Heinrich Bullinger[28], a Protestant reformer[29], 1504–1575[30], of Switzerland[31]; Theodore Beza[32], a theologian[33], 1519–1605[34], of France[35], awarded the Poet's Crown[36], specialised in theology[37]; Kaspar Olevianus[38], a university teacher[39], 1536–1587[40], of Germany[41]; Johannes Piscator[42], a translator[43], 1546–1625[44], of Germany[45]; Johann Jakob Grynaeus[46], a theologian[47], 1540–1617[48], of Switzerland[49]; and Johannes Hospinianus[50], a university teacher[51], 1515–1575[52], of Switzerland[53].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], bibliographer[8], orientalist[9], and Hebraist[10]. Fields of work include biblical studies[16], an academic discipline[54] and study of the Hebrew language[17], an academic discipline[55]. Johannes Buxtorf was employed by University of Basel[19]. He held the position of rector of the University of Basel[18]. A notable student of him was Celestyn Myślenta[20].

Personal Life

A child of Johannes Buxtorf was Johannes Buxtorf II[13]. Religious affiliations include Protestantism[21], a Christian denominational family[56], founded in 1517[57] and reformed[22], in Switzerland[58].

Death and Burial

Johannes Buxtorf died on September 13, 1629[5]. He died in Basel[4].

Why It Matters

Johannes Buxtorf ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

FAQs

Where was Johannes Buxtorf born?

Johannes Buxtorf's place of birth was Kamen[2].

Where did Johannes Buxtorf die?

Johannes Buxtorf passed away in Basel[4].

Who were Johannes Buxtorf's parents?

Johannes Buxtorf's father was Q141542755[12].

What did Johannes Buxtorf do for work?

Johannes Buxtorf worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], bibliographer[8], orientalist[9], and Hebraist[10].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [59] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father → Q141542755
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  2. 8w ago · OBender12 · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Jewish virtual library id → buxtorf-johannes-i-x00b0
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  3. 10w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Biblissima authority id → Takiji Kobayashi
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  5. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → theologian, university teacher, bibliographer +2
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