Johannes Heurnius

Dutch physician (1543-1601)
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Johannes Heurnius

Summary

Johannes Heurnius is a human[1]. His place of birth was Utrecht[2]. He was born on +1543-02-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Leiden[4]. He died on +1601-08-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a physician[6], university teacher[7], philosopher[8], anatomist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Utrecht[2], Johannes Heurnius…
  • Johannes Heurnius died in Leiden[4].
  • Johannes Heurnius was born on +1543-02-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Johannes Heurnius was born on +1543-02-14T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Johannes Heurnius was born on +1543-01-21T00:00:00Z[13].
  • Johannes Heurnius died on +1601-08-11T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Pieterskerk[14].
  • Johannes Heurnius's father was Otto Janszoon van Hoorn[15].
  • Johannes Heurnius's mother was Geertruyt van Velsen[16].
  • Among Johannes Heurnius's spouses was Christina Beyer[17].
  • A child of Johannes Heurnius was Otto Heurnius[18].
  • A child of Johannes Heurnius was Isabella van Heurn[19].
  • A child of Johannes Heurnius was Justus Heurnius[20].
  • A child of Johannes Heurnius was Mr. Thomas Heurnius[21].
  • Johannes Heurnius held citizenship in Netherlands[22].
  • Johannes Heurnius's professions included physician[6].
  • Johannes Heurnius's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Johannes Heurnius's professions included philosopher[8].
  • Johannes Heurnius worked as an anatomist[9].
  • Johannes Heurnius worked as a writer[10].
  • Johannes Heurnius held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[23].
  • Johannes Heurnius held the position of full professor[24].
  • Johannes Heurnius held the position of rector[25].
  • Johannes Heurnius was employed by Leiden University[26].
  • Among Johannes Heurnius's employers was Leiden University[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Utrecht[2], Johannes Heurnius… Recorded date of birth include +1543-02-04T00:00:00Z[3], +1543-02-14T00:00:00Z[12], and +1543-01-21T00:00:00Z[13]. His father was Otto Janszoon van Hoorn[15]. His mother was Geertruyt van Velsen[16].

Education

Educated at Leiden University[28], a university[29], in Netherlands[30], founded in 1575[31], headquartered in Leiden[32]; University of Padua[33], a university[34], in Italy[35], founded in 1222[36], headquartered in Padua[37]; and Collège de France[38], a higher education institution[39], in France[40], founded in 1530[41], headquartered in Paris[42]. Johannes Heurnius's doctoral advisor was Petrus Ramus[43]. Studied under Macropedius[44], a playwright[45], 1487–1558[46], of Habsburg Netherlands[47]; Jean Duret[48], a physician[49], 1563–1629[50], of France[51]; and Hieronymus Fabricius[52].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], university teacher[7], philosopher[8], anatomist[9], and writer[10]. Employers include Leiden University[26], a university[53], in Netherlands[54], founded in 1575[55], headquartered in Leiden[56]. Positions held include rector magnificus of Leiden University[23], a position[57], in Netherlands[58], founded in 1575[59]; full professor[24], an academic rank[60]; and rector[25], an elective office[61]. Notable students include Pieter Pauw[62], a botanist[63], 1564–1617[64], of Dutch Republic[65]; Henricus Regius[66], a philosopher[67], 1598–1679[68], of Dutch Republic[69], specialised in medicine[70]; and Reiner Bontius[71], a physician[72], 1576–1623[73], of Dutch Republic[74]. Johannes Heurnius supervised Otto Heurnius as a doctoral student[75].

Personal Life

Johannes Heurnius was married to Christina Beyer[17]. Children include Otto Heurnius[18], a physician[76], 1577–1652[77], of Dutch Republic[78], specialised in medicine[79]; Isabella van Heurn[19]; Justus Heurnius[20], a translator[80], 1587–1651[81]; and Mr. Thomas Heurnius[21]. His religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[82].

Death and Burial

Johannes Heurnius died on +1601-08-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Leiden[4]. The cause of death was kidney disease[83]. Burial took place at Pieterskerk[14].

Why It Matters

Johannes Heurnius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[84] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[85]

His notable doctoral advisees include Otto Heurnius[86], a physician[87], 1577–1652[88], of Dutch Republic[89], specialised in medicine[90].

FAQs

Where was Johannes Heurnius born?

Johannes Heurnius was born in Utrecht[2].

Where did Johannes Heurnius die?

Johannes Heurnius died in Leiden[4].

Who were Johannes Heurnius's parents?

Johannes Heurnius's father was Otto Janszoon van Hoorn[15]. Johannes Heurnius's mother was Geertruyt van Velsen[16].

Who was Johannes Heurnius married to?

Johannes Heurnius's spouses include Christina Beyer[17].

What did Johannes Heurnius do for work?

Johannes Heurnius worked as physician[6], university teacher[7], philosopher[8], anatomist[9], and writer[10].

Where did Johannes Heurnius go to school?

Johannes Heurnius was educated at Leiden University[28], University of Padua[33], and Collège de France[38].

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