John of Leiden
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Summary
John of Leiden was born on February 2, 1509[1], in Zevenhoven[2]. He died on January 22, 1536[3], in Münster[4]. He worked as a Christian minister[5], theologian[6], and Anabaptism[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,806 views/month, #7,161 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1510[9]
- Date of death: January 23, 1536[10]
- Mother: Alit Bockel[11]
- Spouse: Elisabeth Wandscherer[12]
- Country of citizenship: Habsburg Netherlands[13]
- Native language: Dutch[14]
- Religion or worldview: Anabaptism[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Jan van Leiden[17]
- Cause of death: decapitation[18]
- Family name: Leiden[19]
- Given name: Jan[20]
- Work location: Münster[21]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[22]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[23], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Small Soviet Encyclopedia[29], New International Encyclopedia[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[31]
- Name in native language: Jan van Leiden[32]
Why It Matters
John of Leiden has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was John of Leiden born?
John of Leiden was born in Zevenhoven[2].
Where did John of Leiden die?
John of Leiden passed away in Münster[4].
Who were John of Leiden's parents?
John of Leiden's mother was Alit Bockel[11].
Who was John of Leiden married to?
John of Leiden's spouses include Elisabeth Wandscherer[12].
What did John of Leiden do for work?
John of Leiden worked as a Christian minister[5], theologian[6], and Anabaptism[7].