Johannes Buxtorf II
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Summary
Johannes Buxtorf II was born on August 13, 1599[1], in Basel[2]. He died on August 16, 1664[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], university teacher[6], independent publisher[7], orientalist[8], and Hebraist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Johannes Buxtorf[11]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[12]
- Field of work: Christian Hebraism[13]
- Position held: rector of the University of Basel[14]
- Employer: University of Basel[15]
- Educated at: University of Basel[16], Heidelberg University[17]
- Student: Matthias Wasmuth[18]
- Religion or worldview: Protestantism[19], reformed[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Family name: Buxtorf[22]
- Given name: Johann[23]
- Student of: David Pareus[24], Abraham Scultetus[25], Johann Heinrich Alting[26]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Basel[27]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[28], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[29], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[30], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[31], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[33], Latin[34], Hebrew[35]
- Name in native language: Johann Buxtorf der Jüngere[36]
Why It Matters
Johannes Buxtorf II has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Johannes Buxtorf II born?
Johannes Buxtorf II was born in Basel[2].
Where did Johannes Buxtorf II die?
Johannes Buxtorf II passed away in Basel[4].
Who were Johannes Buxtorf II's parents?
Johannes Buxtorf II's father was Johannes Buxtorf[11].
What did Johannes Buxtorf II do for work?
Johannes Buxtorf II worked as a theologian[5], university teacher[6], independent publisher[7], orientalist[8], and Hebraist[9].
Where did Johannes Buxtorf II go to school?
Johannes Buxtorf II was educated at University of Basel[16] and Heidelberg University[17].