Martin Opitz

German poet
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Martin Opitz
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Martin Opitz

Summary

Martin Opitz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bolesławiec[2]. He was born on December 23, 1597[3]. He died in Gdańsk[4]. He died on August 20, 1639[5]. He worked as a poet[6], translator[7], poet lawyer[8], literary theorist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Martin Opitz was born in Bolesławiec[2].
  • Martin Opitz died in Gdańsk[4].
  • Martin Opitz was born on December 23, 1597[3].
  • Martin Opitz was born on 1597[12].
  • Martin Opitz died on August 20, 1639[5].
  • Martin Opitz died on 1639[13].
  • Martin Opitz is buried at St. Mary's Basilica in Gdańsk[14].
  • Martin Opitz held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Martin Opitz held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[16].
  • German was Martin Opitz's native language[17].
  • Martin Opitz worked as a poet[6].
  • Martin Opitz's professions included translator[7].
  • Martin Opitz's professions included poet lawyer[8].
  • Martin Opitz's professions included literary theorist[9].
  • Martin Opitz's professions included writer[10].
  • Martin Opitz worked as an in-home tutor[18].
  • Martin Opitz was educated at Heidelberg University[19].
  • Martin Opitz was educated at University of Frankfurt an der Oder[20].
  • Martin Opitz was educated at Magdalenaeum Wrocław[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Martin Opitz is Von der Deutschen Poeterey[22].
  • Martin Opitz was a member of Fruitbearing Society[23].
  • Martin Opitz's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[24].
  • Martin Opitz is recorded as male[25].
  • Martin Opitz's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Martin Opitz's Commons category is recorded as Martin Opitz[27].

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Origins and Family

Martin Opitz was born in Bolesławiec[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 23, 1597[3] and 1597[12]. German was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[19], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31]; University of Frankfurt an der Oder[20], a university[32], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[33], founded in 1506[34]; and Magdalenaeum Wrocław[21], a school[35], in Poland[36], founded in 1267[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], translator[7], poet lawyer[8], literary theorist[9], writer[10], and in-home tutor[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Martin Opitz is Von der Deutschen Poeterey[22].

Personal Life

Martin Opitz's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 20, 1639[5] and 1639[13]. Martin Opitz died in Gdańsk[4]. The cause of death was plague[38]. He is buried at St. Mary's Basilica in Gdańsk[14].

Why It Matters

Martin Opitz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Martin Opitz born?

Martin Opitz's place of birth was Bolesławiec[2].

Where did Martin Opitz die?

Martin Opitz passed away in Gdańsk[4].

What did Martin Opitz do for work?

Martin Opitz worked as poet[6], translator[7], poet lawyer[8], literary theorist[9], and writer[10].

Where did Martin Opitz go to school?

Martin Opitz was educated at Heidelberg University[19], University of Frankfurt an der Oder[20], and Magdalenaeum Wrocław[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Opitz, Martin. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Opitz, Martin. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . die-fruchtbringende-gesellschaft.de. Retrieved . die-fruchtbringende-gesellschaft.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [38] . 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Opitz von Boberfeld, Martin. Retrieved . deutschlandfunkkultur.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Opitz, Martin. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Q22077626. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Opitz, Martin. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Q22077626. wikidata.org.
  26. [22] . 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation poet, translator, poet lawyer +3
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  2. 8d ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Bolesławiec
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  3. 21d ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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