Martin Helwig

German cartographer of Silesia (1516–1574)
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Martin Helwig

Summary

Martin Helwig is a human[1]. Born in Nysa[2], he… he was born on November 15, 1516[3]. He passed away in Wrocław[4]. He died on February 5, 1574[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6] and pedagogue[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Martin Helwig's place of birth was Nysa[2].
  • Martin Helwig died in Wrocław[4].
  • Martin Helwig was born on November 15, 1516[3].
  • Martin Helwig was born on November 5, 1516[9].
  • Martin Helwig died on February 5, 1574[5].
  • Martin Helwig died on January 26, 1574[10].
  • A child of Martin Helwig was Martin Helwig[11].
  • Martin Helwig held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Martin Helwig's professions included cartographer[6].
  • Martin Helwig's professions included pedagogue[7].
  • Martin Helwig's education included a stint at University of Wittenberg[13].
  • Martin Helwig is recorded as male[14].
  • Martin Helwig's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Martin Helwig's Commons category is recorded as Martin Helwig[16].
  • Martin Helwig's family name is recorded as Helwig[17].
  • Martin Helwig's given name is recorded as Martin[18].
  • Martin Helwig studied under Martin Luther[19].
  • Martin Helwig studied under Philipp Melanchthon[20].
  • Martin Helwig's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21].
  • Martin Helwig's described by source is recorded as Polish Biographical Dictionary[22].
  • Martin Helwig's described by source is recorded as Cunradi: Silesia togata, 1706[23].
  • Martin Helwig's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Martin Helwig's Commons Creator page is recorded as Martin Helwig[25].
  • Martin Helwig's different from is recorded as Martin Helwig[26].
  • Martin Helwig's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Martin Helwig's place of birth was Nysa[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 15, 1516[3] and November 5, 1516[9].

Education

Martin Helwig's education included a stint at University of Wittenberg[13]. Studied under Martin Luther[19], a translator[28], 1483–1546[29], of Holy Roman Empire[30], specialised in theology[31] and Philipp Melanchthon[20], an astronomer[32], 1497–1560[33], of Germany[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartographer[6] and pedagogue[7].

Personal Life

A child of Martin Helwig was he[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 5, 1574[5] and January 26, 1574[10]. Martin Helwig passed away in Wrocław[4].

Why It Matters

Martin Helwig ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Martin Helwig born?

Martin Helwig's place of birth was Nysa[2].

Where did Martin Helwig die?

Martin Helwig passed away in Wrocław[4].

What did Martin Helwig do for work?

Martin Helwig worked as cartographer[6] and pedagogue[7].

Where did Martin Helwig go to school?

Martin Helwig was educated at University of Wittenberg[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Cunradi: Silesia togata, 1706. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . 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 . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Wrocław
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  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation cartographer, pedagogue
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  3. 22d ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Martin Helwig
    Sex or gender male
    Occupation
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
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