Matthew of Cracow

German-Polish theologian (c. 1355 – 5. 3. 1410)
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Matthew of Cracow

Summary

Matthew of Cracow is a human[1]. Born in Kraków[2], he… he was born on 1355[3]. He died in Heidelberg[4]. He died on March 5, 1410[5]. He worked as a politician[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], philosopher[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Matthew of Cracow was born in Kraków[2].
  • Matthew of Cracow died in Heidelberg[4].
  • Matthew of Cracow was born on 1355[3].
  • Matthew of Cracow died on March 5, 1410[5].
  • Matthew of Cracow held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Matthew of Cracow held citizenship in Poland[13].
  • Matthew of Cracow worked as a politician[6].
  • Matthew of Cracow worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Matthew of Cracow's professions included Catholic priest[8].
  • Matthew of Cracow worked as a philosopher[9].
  • Matthew of Cracow's professions included Catholic bishop[10].
  • Matthew of Cracow held the position of cardinal[14].
  • Matthew of Cracow held the position of diocesan bishop[15].
  • Matthew of Cracow held the position of bishop[16].
  • Matthew of Cracow was employed by Heidelberg University[17].
  • Matthew of Cracow was employed by Charles University[18].
  • Matthew of Cracow's education included a stint at Charles University[19].
  • A notable student of Matthew of Cracow was Nicholas Magni[20].
  • A notable student of Matthew of Cracow was Matthias von Liegnitz[21].
  • Matthew of Cracow's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
  • Matthew of Cracow is recorded as male[23].
  • Matthew of Cracow's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Matthew of Cracow's given name is recorded as Matthew[25].
  • Matthew of Cracow's given name is recorded as Matthäus[26].
  • Matthew of Cracow's work location is recorded as Heidelberg[27].

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Origins and Family

Matthew of Cracow was born in Kraków[2]. He was born on 1355[3].

Education

Matthew of Cracow's education included a stint at Charles University[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], philosopher[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. Employers include Heidelberg University[17], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31] and Charles University[18], a public university[32], in Czech Republic[33], founded in 1348[34], headquartered in Prague[35]. Positions held include cardinal[14], a title[36]; diocesan bishop[15], an ecclesiastical occupation[37]; and bishop[16], an ecclesiastical occupation[38]. Notable students include Nicholas Magni[20], a theologian[39], 1355–1435[40], of Kingdom of Bohemia[41], specialised in theology[42] and Matthias von Liegnitz[21], a university teacher[43], 1350–1413[44], of Germany[45].

Personal Life

Matthew of Cracow's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].

Death and Burial

Matthew of Cracow died on March 5, 1410[5]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4].

Why It Matters

Matthew of Cracow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Matthew of Cracow born?

Matthew of Cracow was born in Kraków[2].

Where did Matthew of Cracow die?

Matthew of Cracow passed away in Heidelberg[4].

What did Matthew of Cracow do for work?

Matthew of Cracow worked as politician[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], philosopher[9], and Catholic bishop[10].

Where did Matthew of Cracow go to school?

Matthew of Cracow was educated at Charles University[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [24] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . deutsche-biographie.de. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id 3042, 114050
    Svkkl authority id 0270080-Mateusz-z-Krakowa-asi-13451410
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  2. 23d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bibsys id 2084441
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  4. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, university teacher, Catholic priest +2
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  5. 7w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Instance of human
    Place of birth Kraków
    Given name Matthew, Matthäus
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