Johannes Trithemius

Summary

Johannes Trithemius is a human^[1]. He was born in Trittenheim^[2]. He was born on February 1, 1462^[3]. He passed away in Würzburg^[4]. He died on December 13, 1516^[5]. He worked as a cryptographer^[6], mathematician^[7], writer^[8], astrologer^[9], and bibliographer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (448 views/month, #7,123 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Johannes Trithemius's place of birth was Trittenheim^[2].
• Johannes Trithemius died in Würzburg^[4].
• Johannes Trithemius was born on February 1, 1462^[3].
• Johannes Trithemius died on December 13, 1516^[5].
• Johannes Trithemius's father was Johannes Heidenberger^[12].
• Johannes Trithemius held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire^[13].
• Johannes Trithemius's professions included cryptographer^[6].
• Johannes Trithemius's professions included mathematician^[7].
• Johannes Trithemius's professions included writer^[8].
• Johannes Trithemius's professions included astrologer^[9].
• Johannes Trithemius worked as a bibliographer^[10].
• Johannes Trithemius worked as a magician^[14].
• Johannes Trithemius held the position of abbot^[15].
• Johannes Trithemius was educated at Heidelberg University^[16].
• A notable student of Johannes Trithemius was Nikolaus Basellius^[17].
• Johannes Trithemius's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[18].
• Johannes Trithemius was influenced by Jakob Wimpfeling^[19].
• Johannes Trithemius is recorded as male^[20].
• Johannes Trithemius's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Johannes Trithemius's Commons category is recorded as Johannes Trithemius^[22].
• Johannes Trithemius's archives at is recorded as Bavarian State Library^[23].
• Johannes Trithemius's archives at is recorded as University Library Würzburg^[24].
• Johannes Trithemius's religious order is recorded as Benedictines^[25].
• Johannes Trithemius's given name is recorded as Giovanni^[26].
• Johannes Trithemius's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Johannes Trithemius^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Trittenheim^[2], Johannes Trithemius… he was born on February 1, 1462^[3]. His father was Johannes Heidenberger^[12].

Education

Johannes Trithemius was educated at Heidelberg University^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cryptographer^[6], mathematician^[7], writer^[8], astrologer^[9], bibliographer^[10], and magician^[14]. Johannes Trithemius held the position of abbot^[15]. A notable student of him was Nikolaus Basellius^[17].

Personal Life

Johannes Trithemius's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[18].

Death and Burial

Johannes Trithemius died on December 13, 1516^[5]. He passed away in Würzburg^[4].

Why It Matters

Johannes Trithemius ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (448 views/month, #7,123 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

Works attributed to him include Polygraphia^[30], a literary work^[31].

FAQs

Where was Johannes Trithemius born?

Johannes Trithemius was born in Trittenheim^[2].

Where did Johannes Trithemius die?

Johannes Trithemius passed away in Würzburg^[4].

Who were Johannes Trithemius's parents?

Johannes Trithemius's father was Johannes Heidenberger^[12].

What did Johannes Trithemius do for work?

Johannes Trithemius worked as cryptographer^[6], mathematician^[7], writer^[8], astrologer^[9], and bibliographer^[10].

Where did Johannes Trithemius go to school?

Johannes Trithemius was educated at Heidelberg University^[16].