Ortwin Gratius

German humanist and theologian
Person human Q4148122
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Ortwin Gratius

Summary

Ortwin Gratius is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rosendahl[2]. He was born on January 1, 1475[3]. He passed away in Cologne[4]. He died on May 22, 1542[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6] and theologian[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rosendahl[2], Ortwin Gratius…
  • Ortwin Gratius passed away in Cologne[4].
  • Ortwin Gratius was born on January 1, 1475[3].
  • Ortwin Gratius was born on January 1, 1480[9].
  • Ortwin Gratius died on May 22, 1542[5].
  • Ortwin Gratius held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Ortwin Gratius worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Ortwin Gratius's professions included theologian[7].
  • Ortwin Gratius's field of work was theology[11].
  • Ortwin Gratius was employed by University of Cologne[12].
  • Ortwin Gratius is recorded as male[13].
  • Ortwin Gratius's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Ortwin Gratius's given name is recorded as Ortwin[15].
  • Ortwin Gratius's pseudonym is recorded as Philocharis[16].
  • Ortwin Gratius's pseudonym is recorded as Charitativus[17].
  • Ortwin Gratius's professorship is recorded as professor[18].
  • Ortwin Gratius's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[19].
  • Ortwin Gratius's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20].
  • Ortwin Gratius's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Ortwin Gratius's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Ortwin Gratius's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[23].
  • Ortwin Gratius's described by source is recorded as Contemporaries of Erasmus (vol. 2)[24].
  • Ortwin Gratius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[25].
  • Ortwin Gratius's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Ortuin Gratius'}[26].
  • Ortwin Gratius's significant person is recorded as Erasmus[27].

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Origins and Family

Ortwin Gratius was born in Rosendahl[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1475[3] and January 1, 1480[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6] and theologian[7]. Ortwin Gratius's field of work was theology[11]. He was employed by University of Cologne[12].

Death and Burial

Ortwin Gratius died on May 22, 1542[5]. He passed away in Cologne[4].

Why It Matters

Ortwin Gratius has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Ortwin Gratius born?

Born in Rosendahl[2], Ortwin Gratius…

Where did Ortwin Gratius die?

Ortwin Gratius passed away in Cologne[4].

What did Ortwin Gratius do for work?

Ortwin Gratius worked as university teacher[6] and theologian[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . 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] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Contemporaries of Erasmus (vol. 2). wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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