Justus Menius

German theologian
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Justus Menius

Summary

Justus Menius is a human[1]. Born in Fulda[2], he… he was born on December 13, 1499[3]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He died on August 11, 1558[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and preacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Justus Menius was born in Fulda[2].
  • Justus Menius died in Leipzig[4].
  • Justus Menius was born on December 13, 1499[3].
  • Justus Menius died on August 11, 1558[5].
  • A child of Justus Menius was Elisabeth Boetius[9].
  • A child of Justus Menius was Eusebius Menius[10].
  • Justus Menius held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Justus Menius worked as a theologian[6].
  • Justus Menius's professions included preacher[7].
  • Justus Menius was educated at University of Erfurt[12].
  • Justus Menius's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[13].
  • Justus Menius is recorded as male[14].
  • Justus Menius's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Justus Menius's Commons category is recorded as Justus Menius[16].
  • Justus Menius's family name is recorded as Menius[17].
  • Justus Menius's given name is recorded as Justus[18].
  • Justus Menius's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[19].
  • Justus Menius's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
  • Justus Menius's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].
  • Justus Menius's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[22].
  • Justus Menius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Justus Menius's significant person is recorded as Philipp Melanchthon[24].

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Origins and Family

Justus Menius's place of birth was Fulda[2]. He was born on December 13, 1499[3].

Education

Justus Menius's education included a stint at University of Erfurt[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and preacher[7].

Personal Life

Children include Elisabeth Boetius[9], a pastor's wife[25], 1530–1552[26] and Eusebius Menius[10], a philosopher[27], 1527–1597[28]. Justus Menius's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[13].

Death and Burial

Justus Menius died on August 11, 1558[5]. He passed away in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Justus Menius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Justus Menius born?

Justus Menius was born in Fulda[2].

Where did Justus Menius die?

Justus Menius passed away in Leipzig[4].

What did Justus Menius do for work?

Justus Menius worked as theologian[6] and preacher[7].

Where did Justus Menius go to school?

Justus Menius was educated at University of Erfurt[12].

References

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, preacher
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32152|batch #32152]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (34)"
  2. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Significant person Philipp Melanchthon
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Family name Menius
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30851|batch #30851]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (7)"
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