Martin Geier

German theologian
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Summary

Martin Geier was born on April 24, 1614[1], in Leipzig[2]. He died on September 12, 1680[3], in Freiberg[4]. He worked as a university teacher[5], court chaplain[6], hymnwriter[7], orientalist[8], and superintendent[9]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Child: Catharina Elisabeth Börner[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
  • Occupation: parson[13], Protestant theologian[14], Catholic priest[15]
  • Employer: Leipzig University[16]
  • Educated at: Leipzig University[17]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Martin Geier[20]
  • Family name: Geier[21]
  • Given name: Martin[22]
  • Work location: Leipzig[23], Dresden[24]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[26]
  • P14585: 89254[27]
  • P14608: 116494603[28]

FAQs

Where was Martin Geier born?

Martin Geier's place of birth was Leipzig[2].

Where did Martin Geier die?

Martin Geier died in Freiberg[4].

What did Martin Geier do for work?

Martin Geier worked as a university teacher[5], court chaplain[6], hymnwriter[7], orientalist[8], and superintendent[9].

Where did Martin Geier go to school?

Martin Geier was educated at Leipzig University[17].

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  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 1632
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  2. 4w ago · Printstream · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 1632
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  3. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → university teacher, court chaplain, hymnwriter +5
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  4. 13w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 116494603
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  6. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → university teacher, court chaplain, hymnwriter +5
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  8. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → university teacher, court chaplain, hymnwriter +5
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  9. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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