Johannes Jakob Buxtorf
Swiss Hebraist
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Summary
Johannes Jakob Buxtorf was born on September 4, 1645[1], in Basel[2]. He died on April 4, 1705[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], university teacher[6], librarian[7], and Hebraist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: April 3, 1704[10]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[11]
- Position held: rector of the University of Basel[12]
- Religion or worldview: Protestantism[13], reformed[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Family name: Buxtorf[16]
- Given name: Johann[17]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Basel[18]
- Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[19], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[21]
Why It Matters
Johannes Jakob Buxtorf is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Where was Johannes Jakob Buxtorf born?
Johannes Jakob Buxtorf's place of birth was Basel[2].
Where did Johannes Jakob Buxtorf die?
Johannes Jakob Buxtorf passed away in Basel[4].
What did Johannes Jakob Buxtorf do for work?
Johannes Jakob Buxtorf worked as a theologian[5], university teacher[6], librarian[7], and Hebraist[8].