Michael Maier

German physician, alchemist and composer (1568–1622)
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Michael Maier

Summary

Michael Maier is a human[1]. He was born in Rendsburg[2]. He was born on January 1, 1568[3]. He died in Magdeburg[4]. He died on January 1, 1622[5]. He worked as a physician[6], composer[7], mythographer[8], alchemist[9], and mystic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (432 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Michael Maier's place of birth was Rendsburg[2].
  • Michael Maier passed away in Magdeburg[4].
  • Michael Maier was born on January 1, 1568[3].
  • Michael Maier was born on 1569[12].
  • Michael Maier died on January 1, 1622[5].
  • Michael Maier held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • German was Michael Maier's native language[14].
  • Michael Maier's professions included physician[6].
  • Michael Maier worked as a composer[7].
  • Michael Maier's professions included mythographer[8].
  • Michael Maier worked as an alchemist[9].
  • Michael Maier worked as a mystic[10].
  • Michael Maier worked as a philosopher[15].
  • Michael Maier's field of work was medicine[16].
  • Michael Maier's field of work was alchemy[17].
  • Michael Maier's education included a stint at University of Basel[18].
  • Michael Maier was educated at University of Rostock[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Maier is Symbola auræ mensæ duodecim nationum[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Maier is Atalanta Fugiens[21].
  • Michael Maier is recorded as male[22].
  • Michael Maier's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Michael Maier's Commons category is recorded as Michael Maier[24].
  • Michael Maier's family name is recorded as Maier[25].
  • Michael Maier's given name is recorded as Michael[26].
  • Michael Maier's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Rendsburg[2], Michael Maier… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1568[3] and 1569[12]. German was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at University of Basel[18], a public research university[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1460[30], headquartered in Basel[31] and University of Rostock[19], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1419[34], headquartered in University of Rostock main building[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], composer[7], mythographer[8], alchemist[9], mystic[10], and philosopher[15]. Fields of work include medicine[16], a field of study[36] and alchemy[17], a protoscience[37].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Symbola auræ mensæ duodecim nationum[20], a book[38] and Atalanta Fugiens[21], a literary work[39].

Death and Burial

Michael Maier died on January 1, 1622[5]. He died in Magdeburg[4].

Why It Matters

Michael Maier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (432 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Works attributed to him include Atalanta Fugiens[42], a literary work[43].

FAQs

Where was Michael Maier born?

Michael Maier was born in Rendsburg[2].

Where did Michael Maier die?

Michael Maier died in Magdeburg[4].

What did Michael Maier do for work?

Michael Maier worked as physician[6], composer[7], mythographer[8], alchemist[9], and mystic[10].

Where did Michael Maier go to school?

Michael Maier was educated at University of Basel[18] and University of Rostock[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [42] ↑ . 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
  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
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] ↑ . 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. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Notable work → Symbola auræ mensæ duodecim nationum, Atalanta Fugiens
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  4. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0236272-Maier-Michael-15681622
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  5. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → physician, composer, mythographer +5
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  6. 23w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → physician, composer, mythographer +5
    Place of death → Magdeburg
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