Matija Čop

Slovene academic (1797–1835)
Person human Q2441000
Matija Čop
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Matija Čop

Summary

Matija Čop is a human[1]. Born in Žirovnica[2], he… he was born on January 26, 1797[3]. He passed away in Tomačevo[4]. He died on July 6, 1835[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], literary historian[7], literary critic[8], and librarian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Matija Čop was born in Žirovnica[2].
  • Matija Čop died in Tomačevo[4].
  • Matija Čop was born on January 26, 1797[3].
  • Matija Čop died on July 6, 1835[5].
  • Burial took place at Navje[11].
  • Matija Čop held citizenship in Austrian Empire[12].
  • Matija Čop's professions included linguist[6].
  • Matija Čop worked as a literary historian[7].
  • Matija Čop's professions included literary critic[8].
  • Matija Čop's professions included librarian[9].
  • Among Matija Čop's employers was Lviv University[13].
  • Matija Čop is recorded as male[14].
  • Matija Čop's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Matija Čop's Commons category is recorded as Matija Čop[16].
  • The cause of death was drowning[17].
  • Matija Čop's family name is recorded as Čop[18].
  • Matija Čop's given name is recorded as Matija[19].
  • Matija Čop's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Matija Čop[20].
  • Matija Čop's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[21].
  • Matija Čop's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Matija Čop's described by source is recorded as Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[23].
  • Matija Čop's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Slovene[24].
  • Matija Čop's Commons Creator page is recorded as Matija Čop[25].
  • Matija Čop's sibling is recorded as Janez Čop[26].

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Origins and Family

Matija Čop's place of birth was Žirovnica[2]. He was born on January 26, 1797[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], literary historian[7], literary critic[8], and librarian[9]. Matija Čop was employed by Lviv University[13].

Death and Burial

Matija Čop died on July 6, 1835[5]. He passed away in Tomačevo[4]. The cause of death was drowning[17]. Burial took place at Navje[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Matija Čop include Čop Street[27], a street[28], in Slovenia[29].

Why It Matters

Matija Čop ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Čop Street[27], a street[28], in Slovenia[29].

FAQs

Where was Matija Čop born?

Born in Žirovnica[2], Matija Čop…

Where did Matija Čop die?

Matija Čop died in Tomačevo[4].

What did Matija Čop do for work?

Matija Čop worked as linguist[6], literary historian[7], literary critic[8], and librarian[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . 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. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Zschop, Matthias (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . 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 . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, literary historian, literary critic +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32082|batch #32082]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (24)"
  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Country of citizenship Austrian Empire
    Citizenship
    Place of death Tomačevo
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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