Martin Chemnitz

Lutheran theologian and reformer
Person human Q63146
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Martin Chemnitz

Summary

Martin Chemnitz is a human[1]. He was born in Treuenbrietzen[2]. He was born on November 9, 1522[3]. He died in Brunswick[4]. He died on April 8, 1586[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], astrologer[8], writer[9], and librarian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (287 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Martin Chemnitz's place of birth was Treuenbrietzen[2].
  • Martin Chemnitz died in Brunswick[4].
  • Martin Chemnitz was born on November 9, 1522[3].
  • Martin Chemnitz died on April 8, 1586[5].
  • Martin Chemnitz is buried at Brunswick[12].
  • A child of Martin Chemnitz was Martin Chemnitz[13].
  • A child of Martin Chemnitz was Martin Chemnitz[14].
  • Martin Chemnitz held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Martin Chemnitz's professions included theologian[6].
  • Martin Chemnitz's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Martin Chemnitz's professions included astrologer[8].
  • Martin Chemnitz worked as a writer[9].
  • Martin Chemnitz worked as a librarian[10].
  • Martin Chemnitz was employed by University of Königsberg[16].
  • Martin Chemnitz was employed by University of Wittenberg[17].
  • Among Martin Chemnitz's employers was University of Helmstedt[18].
  • Martin Chemnitz was educated at University of Königsberg[19].
  • Martin Chemnitz's education included a stint at European University Viadrina[20].
  • Martin Chemnitz's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[21].
  • Martin Chemnitz is recorded as male[22].
  • Martin Chemnitz's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Martin Chemnitz's Commons category is recorded as Martin Chemnitz[24].
  • Martin Chemnitz's archives at is recorded as Göttingen State and University Library[25].
  • Martin Chemnitz's archives at is recorded as Herzog August Library[26].
  • Martin Chemnitz's family name is recorded as Chemnitz[27].

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Origins and Family

Martin Chemnitz was born in Treuenbrietzen[2]. He was born on November 9, 1522[3].

Education

Educated at University of Königsberg[19], a university[28], in Kingdom of Prussia[29], founded in 1544[30] and European University Viadrina[20], a public university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1991[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], astrologer[8], writer[9], and librarian[10]. Employers include University of Königsberg[16], a university[34], in Kingdom of Prussia[35], founded in 1544[36]; University of Wittenberg[17], a university[37], in Holy Roman Empire[38], founded in 1502[39], headquartered in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[40]; and University of Helmstedt[18], a university[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1576[43].

Personal Life

Children include Martin Chemnitz[13], a pastor[44], 1564–1627[45]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[21].

Death and Burial

Martin Chemnitz died on April 8, 1586[5]. He passed away in Brunswick[4]. He is buried at Brunswick[12].

Why It Matters

Martin Chemnitz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (287 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Works attributed to him include Book of Concord[48], a written work[49], written by Jakob Andreae[50].

FAQs

Where was Martin Chemnitz born?

Born in Treuenbrietzen[2], Martin Chemnitz…

Where did Martin Chemnitz die?

Martin Chemnitz passed away in Brunswick[4].

What did Martin Chemnitz do for work?

Martin Chemnitz worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], astrologer[8], writer[9], and librarian[10].

Where did Martin Chemnitz go to school?

Martin Chemnitz was educated at University of Königsberg[19] and European University Viadrina[20].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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