Nikolaus Gerbel

German jurist (1485-1560)
Person human Q87535
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Summary

Nikolaus Gerbel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pforzheim[2]. He was born on 1485[3]. He passed away in Strasbourg[4]. He died on January 20, 1560[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], humanist[7], jurist[8], writer[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Nikolaus Gerbel was born in Pforzheim[2].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel passed away in Strasbourg[4].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel was born on 1485[3].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel died on January 20, 1560[5].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel's father was Anton Gerbel[12].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel worked as a theologian[6].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel's professions included humanist[7].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel worked as a jurist[8].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel worked as a writer[9].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel worked as a historian[14].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel was educated at University of Bologna[15].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[16].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel is recorded as male[17].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel is associated with the German Renaissance movement[19].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel's Commons category is recorded as Nicolas Gerbelius[20].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel's given name is recorded as Nikolaus[21].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel's pseudonym is recorded as Matthaeus Gnidius[22].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel's pseudonym is recorded as Johannes Franciscus Cotta[23].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel's pseudonym is recorded as Johannesfranciscus Cottalambergius[24].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel's pseudonym is recorded as Johannesfranciscus Cottalembergius[25].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel's pseudonym is recorded as Johannes Franciscus Cotta Lembergius[26].
  • Nikolaus Gerbel's pseudonym is recorded as Musophilus[27].

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Origins and Family

Nikolaus Gerbel's place of birth was Pforzheim[2]. He was born on 1485[3]. His father was Anton Gerbel[12].

Education

Nikolaus Gerbel was educated at University of Bologna[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], humanist[7], jurist[8], writer[9], university teacher[10], and historian[14].

Personal Life

Nikolaus Gerbel's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[16].

Death and Burial

Nikolaus Gerbel died on January 20, 1560[5]. He died in Strasbourg[4].

Why It Matters

Nikolaus Gerbel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Nikolaus Gerbel born?

Nikolaus Gerbel's place of birth was Pforzheim[2].

Where did Nikolaus Gerbel die?

Nikolaus Gerbel passed away in Strasbourg[4].

Who were Nikolaus Gerbel's parents?

Nikolaus Gerbel's father was Anton Gerbel[12].

What did Nikolaus Gerbel do for work?

Nikolaus Gerbel worked as theologian[6], humanist[7], jurist[8], writer[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Nikolaus Gerbel go to school?

Nikolaus Gerbel was educated at University of Bologna[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 10
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    Described by source → Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Contemporaries of Erasmus (vol. 2), Adam: Vitae Germanorum iureconsultorum et politicorum (1620)
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  2. 22d ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-09-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → German jurist (1485-1560)
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  5. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → theologian, humanist, jurist +3
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  7. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → —
    Attested in → Mare Magnum (vol. 82)
    Work location → Vienna
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