Justus Jonas

German Lutheran reformer
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Justus Jonas

Summary

Justus Jonas is a human[1]. Born in Nordhausen[2], he… he was born on June 5, 1493[3]. He died in Eisfeld[4]. He died on October 9, 1555[5]. He worked as a writer[6], translator[7], theologian[8], university teacher[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nordhausen[2], Justus Jonas…
  • Justus Jonas passed away in Eisfeld[4].
  • Justus Jonas was born on June 5, 1493[3].
  • Justus Jonas died on October 9, 1555[5].
  • Justus Jonas's father was Jonas Koch[12].
  • Justus Jonas was married to Katharina Falck[13].
  • A child of Justus Jonas was Justus Jonas der Jüngere[14].
  • Justus Jonas held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[15].
  • German was Justus Jonas's native language[16].
  • Justus Jonas worked as a writer[6].
  • Justus Jonas worked as a translator[7].
  • Justus Jonas's professions included theologian[8].
  • Justus Jonas worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Justus Jonas worked as a historian[10].
  • Justus Jonas's professions included poet[17].
  • Justus Jonas was employed by University of Erfurt[18].
  • Among Justus Jonas's employers was University of Wittenberg[19].
  • Justus Jonas was educated at University of Erfurt[20].
  • Justus Jonas's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Justus Jonas's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[22].
  • Justus Jonas is recorded as male[23].
  • Justus Jonas's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Justus Jonas's Commons category is recorded as Justus Jonas d. Ä.[25].
  • Justus Jonas's family name is recorded as Jonas[26].
  • Justus Jonas's given name is recorded as Justus[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Nordhausen[2], Justus Jonas… he was born on June 5, 1493[3]. His father was Jonas Koch[12]. German was his native language[16].

Education

Justus Jonas's education included a stint at University of Erfurt[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], translator[7], theologian[8], university teacher[9], historian[10], and poet[17]. Employers include University of Erfurt[18], a university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1994[30], headquartered in Erfurt[31] and University of Wittenberg[19], a university[32], in Holy Roman Empire[33], founded in 1502[34], headquartered in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[35].

Personal Life

Justus Jonas was married to Katharina Falck[13]. A child of him was he der Jüngere[14]. Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[21], a Christian denomination[36], in Vatican City[37], founded in 0001[38], headquartered in Vatican City[39] and Lutheranism[22], a Christian denominational family[40], founded in 1517[41].

Death and Burial

Justus Jonas died on October 9, 1555[5]. He died in Eisfeld[4].

Why It Matters

Justus Jonas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Justus Jonas born?

Justus Jonas's place of birth was Nordhausen[2].

Where did Justus Jonas die?

Justus Jonas passed away in Eisfeld[4].

Who were Justus Jonas's parents?

Justus Jonas's father was Jonas Koch[12].

Who was Justus Jonas married to?

Justus Jonas's spouses include Katharina Falck[13].

What did Justus Jonas do for work?

Justus Jonas worked as writer[6], translator[7], theologian[8], university teacher[9], and historian[10].

Where did Justus Jonas go to school?

Justus Jonas was educated at University of Erfurt[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, translator, theologian +4
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  2. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, translator, theologian +4
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  4. 15d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer
    Citizenship
    Place of birth Nordhausen
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