Macropedius

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Macropedius

Summary

Macropedius is a human[1]. His place of birth was Gemert[2]. He was born on 1487[3]. He died in Q2766547[4]. He died on 1558[5]. He worked as a playwright[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gemert[2], Macropedius…
  • Macropedius passed away in Q2766547[4].
  • Macropedius was born on 1487[3].
  • Macropedius died on 1558[5].
  • Macropedius died on July 1558[9].
  • Burial took place at Q2766547[10].
  • Macropedius held citizenship in Habsburg Netherlands[11].
  • Macropedius's professions included playwright[6].
  • Macropedius's professions included writer[7].
  • Macropedius's education included a stint at City Gymnasium[12].
  • A notable student of Macropedius was Johannes Heurnius[13].
  • A notable student of Macropedius was Willem Canter[14].
  • Macropedius's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Macropedius is recorded as male[16].
  • Macropedius's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Macropedius's Commons category is recorded as Georgius Macropedius[18].
  • Macropedius's given name is recorded as Giorgio[19].
  • Macropedius's given name is recorded as Georgius[20].
  • Macropedius's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21].
  • Macropedius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[22].
  • Macropedius's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Macropedius was born in Gemert[2]. He was born on 1487[3].

Education

Macropedius was educated at City Gymnasium[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6] and writer[7]. Notable students include Johannes Heurnius[13], a physician[24], 1543–1601[25], of Netherlands[26] and Willem Canter[14], a translator[27], 1542–1575[28], of Holy Roman Empire[29].

Personal Life

Macropedius's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1558[5] and July 1558[9]. Macropedius passed away in Q2766547[4]. Burial took place at Q2766547[10].

Why It Matters

Macropedius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Macropedius born?

Born in Gemert[2], Macropedius…

Where did Macropedius die?

Macropedius passed away in Q2766547[4].

What did Macropedius do for work?

Macropedius worked as playwright[6] and writer[7].

Where did Macropedius go to school?

Macropedius was educated at City Gymnasium[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Gemert
    Given name Giorgio, Georgius
    Pseudonym Joris van Lanckvelt
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie
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