Karl Sigismund Schenk

Karl Sigismund Schenk (1498-1558), a correspondent of Willibald Pirckheimer
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Karl Sigismund Schenk

Summary

Karl Sigismund Schenk is a human[1]. His place of birth was Markt Einersheim[2]. He was born on 1498[3]. He died on 1558[4].

Key Facts

  • Karl Sigismund Schenk was born in Markt Einersheim[2].
  • Karl Sigismund Schenk was born on 1498[3].
  • Karl Sigismund Schenk died on 1558[4].
  • Karl Sigismund Schenk's father was Gottfried (II) Schenk[5].
  • Karl Sigismund Schenk held the position of canon[6].
  • Karl Sigismund Schenk held the position of canon[7].
  • Karl Sigismund Schenk's education included a stint at Leipzig University[8].
  • Karl Sigismund Schenk's education included a stint at University of Ingolstadt[9].
  • Karl Sigismund Schenk is recorded as male[10].
  • Karl Sigismund Schenk's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Karl Sigismund Schenk's family name is recorded as Schenk[12].
  • Karl Sigismund Schenk's relative is recorded as George III of Limpurg[13].
  • Karl Sigismund Schenk's significant person is recorded as Veit Werler[14].
  • Karl Sigismund Schenk's significant person is recorded as Willibald Pirckheimer[15].

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Origins and Family

Karl Sigismund Schenk's place of birth was Markt Einersheim[2]. He was born on 1498[3]. His father was Gottfried (II) Schenk[5].

Education

Educated at Leipzig University[8], a public university[16], in Germany[17], founded in 1409[18], headquartered in Leipzig[19] and University of Ingolstadt[9], a university[20], in Germany[21], founded in 1472[22].

Career and Affiliations

Positions held include canon[6], a Christian religious occupation[23].

Death and Burial

Karl Sigismund Schenk died on 1558[4].

FAQs

Where was Karl Sigismund Schenk born?

Karl Sigismund Schenk's place of birth was Markt Einersheim[2].

Who were Karl Sigismund Schenk's parents?

Karl Sigismund Schenk's father was Gottfried (II) Schenk[5].

Where did Karl Sigismund Schenk go to school?

Karl Sigismund Schenk was educated at Leipzig University[8] and University of Ingolstadt[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Repertorium Academicum Germanicum. wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . Repertorium Academicum Germanicum. wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . Repertorium Academicum Germanicum. wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Neue Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Neue Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Willibald Pirckheimers Briefwechsel. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [16] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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