Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz

German theologian, rector of the universities of Prague and Leipzig, bishop of Meissen (died 1451)
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Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz

Summary

Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz is a human[1]. He was born in Świdnica[2]. He was born on 1375[3]. He died in Stolpen[4]. He died on April 12, 1451[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], theologian[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz's place of birth was Świdnica[2].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz passed away in Stolpen[4].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz passed away in Burg Stolpen[10].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz was born on 1375[3].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz died on April 12, 1451[5].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz died on April 12, 1461[11].
  • Burial took place at Meissen Cathedral[12].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz worked as a theologian[7].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Meissen[13].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz held the position of Rector of Charles University[14].
  • Among Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz's employers was Leipzig University[15].
  • Among Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz's employers was Charles University[16].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz was educated at Charles University[17].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz's education included a stint at Leipzig University[18].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz is recorded as male[20].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz's Commons category is recorded as Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz[22].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz's family name is recorded as Hoffmann[23].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz's given name is recorded as Johannes[24].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz's work location is recorded as Leipzig[25].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz's described by source is recorded as Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[27].

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Origins and Family

Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz's place of birth was Świdnica[2]. He was born on 1375[3].

Education

Educated at Charles University[17], a public university[28], in Czech Republic[29], founded in 1348[30], headquartered in Prague[31] and Leipzig University[18], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1409[34], headquartered in Leipzig[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], theologian[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Employers include Leipzig University[15], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1409[38], headquartered in Leipzig[39] and Charles University[16], a public university[40], in Czech Republic[41], founded in 1348[42], headquartered in Prague[43]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Meissen[13] and Rector of Charles University[14], a position[44], in Czech Republic[45].

Personal Life

Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 12, 1451[5] and April 12, 1461[11]. Recorded place of death include Stolpen[4], an urban municipality in Germany[46], in Germany[47] and Burg Stolpen[10], a rock castle[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1121[50]. Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz is buried at Meissen Cathedral[12].

Why It Matters

Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz born?

Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz's place of birth was Świdnica[2].

Where did Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz die?

Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz died in Stolpen[4].

What did Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz do for work?

Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz worked as university teacher[6], theologian[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz go to school?

Johannes Hoffmann von Schweidnitz was educated at Charles University[17] and Leipzig University[18].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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