Kaspar Olevianus

German Reformed theologian (1536-1587)
Person human Q71457
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Kaspar Olevianus

Summary

Kaspar Olevianus is a human[1]. Born in Trier[2], he… he was born on August 10, 1536[3]. He died in Herborn[4]. He died on March 15, 1587[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Kaspar Olevianus's place of birth was Trier[2].
  • Kaspar Olevianus passed away in Herborn[4].
  • Kaspar Olevianus was born on August 10, 1536[3].
  • Kaspar Olevianus died on March 15, 1587[5].
  • Kaspar Olevianus's mother was Anna Olevian[9].
  • A child of Kaspar Olevianus was Paulus Olevian[10].
  • Kaspar Olevianus held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Kaspar Olevianus worked as a theologian[6].
  • Kaspar Olevianus's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Kaspar Olevianus was employed by Heidelberg University[12].
  • A notable student of Kaspar Olevianus was Johannes Buxtorf[13].
  • Kaspar Olevianus's religion is recorded as Protestantism[14].
  • Kaspar Olevianus is recorded as male[15].
  • Kaspar Olevianus's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Kaspar Olevianus's Commons category is recorded as Caspar Olevian[17].
  • Kaspar Olevianus's given name is recorded as Caspar[18].
  • Kaspar Olevianus's work location is recorded as Heidelberg[19].
  • Kaspar Olevianus studied under François Douaren[20].
  • Kaspar Olevianus's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21].
  • Kaspar Olevianus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Kaspar Olevianus's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23].
  • Kaspar Olevianus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].

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Origins and Family

Kaspar Olevianus was born in Trier[2]. He was born on August 10, 1536[3]. His mother was Anna Olevian[9].

Education

Kaspar Olevianus studied under François Douaren[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. Among Kaspar Olevianus's employers was Heidelberg University[12]. A notable student of him was Johannes Buxtorf[13].

Personal Life

A child of Kaspar Olevianus was Paulus Olevian[10]. His religion is recorded as Protestantism[14].

Death and Burial

Kaspar Olevianus died on March 15, 1587[5]. He passed away in Herborn[4].

Why It Matters

Kaspar Olevianus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Kaspar Olevianus born?

Kaspar Olevianus's place of birth was Trier[2].

Where did Kaspar Olevianus die?

Kaspar Olevianus died in Herborn[4].

Who were Kaspar Olevianus's parents?

Kaspar Olevianus's mother was Anna Olevian[9].

What did Kaspar Olevianus do for work?

Kaspar Olevianus worked as theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, university teacher
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  2. 28d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, university teacher
    Place of death Herborn
    Instance of human
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