Marcin Kromer
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Summary
Marcin Kromer was born on 1512[1] in Biecz[2]. He died on March 23, 1589[3], in Lidzbark Warmiński[4]. He worked as a writer[5], diplomat[6], historian[7], music theorist[8], and Catholic priest[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (155 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[11]
- Occupation: philologist[12], Catholic bishop[13], chronicler[14], Catholic theologian[15]
- Position held: ambassador[16], king's secretary at the Polish court[17], Roman Catholic bishop of Warmia[18]
- Educated at: Jagiellonian University[19], University of Bologna[20], University of Padua[21]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Noble title: Prince-Bishop[24]
- Commons category: Martinus Cromerus[25]
- Family name: Kromer[26]
- Given name: Marcin[27]
- Described by source: Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[28], Dykcyonarz Uczonych Polaków[29], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Polish Biographical Dictionary[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[32]
- Consecrator: Stanisław Karnkowski[33], Piotr Kostka[34], Adam Pilchowski[35]
- Significant person: Johannes Dantiscus[36]
Why It Matters
Marcin Kromer has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Marcin Kromer born?
Marcin Kromer's place of birth was Biecz[2].
Where did Marcin Kromer die?
Marcin Kromer died in Lidzbark Warmiński[4].
What did Marcin Kromer do for work?
Marcin Kromer worked as a writer[5], diplomat[6], historian[7], music theorist[8], and Catholic priest[9].
Where did Marcin Kromer go to school?
Marcin Kromer was educated at Jagiellonian University[19], University of Bologna[20], and University of Padua[21].