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 (358 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].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: DE[29]
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Began / founded: 1597-12-23[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1639-08-20[31]
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Community tags: has german audiobooks[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 456f2397-29ba-4ca7-a4ed-3faa6d5fd4ee[33]
Body
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[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1386[36], headquartered in Heidelberg[37]; University of Frankfurt an der Oder[20], a university[38], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[39], founded in 1506[40]; and Magdalenaeum Wrocław[21], a school[41], in Poland[42], founded in 1267[43].
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[44]. 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 (358 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
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].