Otto Heurnius

Dutch physician and philosopher (1577-1652)
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Otto Heurnius

Summary

Otto Heurnius is a human[1]. Born in Utrecht[2], he… he was born on September 8, 1577[3]. He passed away in Leiden[4]. He died on July 14, 1652[5]. He worked as a physician[6], philosopher[7], anatomist[8], university teacher[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Otto Heurnius was born in Utrecht[2].
  • Otto Heurnius passed away in Leiden[4].
  • Otto Heurnius was born on September 8, 1577[3].
  • Otto Heurnius died on July 14, 1652[5].
  • Otto Heurnius died on July 24, 1652[12].
  • Otto Heurnius's father was Johannes Heurnius[13].
  • Otto Heurnius's mother was Christina Beyer[14].
  • A child of Otto Heurnius was Johanna van Heurn[15].
  • Otto Heurnius held citizenship in Dutch Republic[16].
  • Otto Heurnius's professions included physician[6].
  • Otto Heurnius worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Otto Heurnius's professions included anatomist[8].
  • Otto Heurnius worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Otto Heurnius worked as a historian[10].
  • Otto Heurnius's professions included theologian[17].
  • Otto Heurnius's field of work was medicine[18].
  • Otto Heurnius held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[19].
  • Otto Heurnius held the position of full professor[20].
  • Among Otto Heurnius's employers was Leiden University[21].
  • Otto Heurnius was employed by Leiden University[22].
  • Otto Heurnius was employed by Leiden University[23].
  • Among Otto Heurnius's employers was Leiden University[24].
  • Otto Heurnius was educated at Leiden University[25].
  • Otto Heurnius's doctoral advisor was Johannes Heurnius[26].
  • A notable student of Otto Heurnius was Andreas Rivinus[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Utrecht[2], Otto Heurnius… he was born on September 8, 1577[3]. His father was Johannes Heurnius[13]. His mother was Christina Beyer[14].

Education

Otto Heurnius was educated at Leiden University[25]. His doctoral advisor was Johannes Heurnius[26]. He studied under Pierre Du Moulin[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], philosopher[7], anatomist[8], university teacher[9], historian[10], and theologian[17]. Otto Heurnius's field of work was medicine[18]. Employers include Leiden University[21], a university[29], in Netherlands[30], founded in 1575[31], headquartered in Leiden[32]. Positions held include rector magnificus of Leiden University[19], a position[33], in Netherlands[34], founded in 1575[35] and full professor[20], an academic rank[36]. A notable student of him was Andreas Rivinus[27]. Doctoral students include Henricus Regius[37], a philosopher[38], 1598–1679[39], of Dutch Republic[40], specialised in medicine[41] and Johannes Walaeus[42], a physician[43], 1604–1649[44], of Dutch Republic[45], specialised in medicine[46].

Personal Life

A child of Otto Heurnius was Johanna van Heurn[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 14, 1652[5] and July 24, 1652[12]. Otto Heurnius passed away in Leiden[4].

Why It Matters

Otto Heurnius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

He has been cited as an influence by Joannes Antonides van der Linden[49], a librarian[50], 1609–1664[51], of Netherlands[52].

His notable doctoral advisees include Henricus Regius[53], a philosopher[54], 1598–1679[55], of Dutch Republic[56], specialised in medicine[57] and Johannes Walaeus[58], a physician[59], 1604–1649[60], of Dutch Republic[61], specialised in medicine[62].

FAQs

Where was Otto Heurnius born?

Otto Heurnius's place of birth was Utrecht[2].

Where did Otto Heurnius die?

Otto Heurnius passed away in Leiden[4].

Who were Otto Heurnius's parents?

Otto Heurnius's father was Johannes Heurnius[13]. Otto Heurnius's mother was Christina Beyer[14].

What did Otto Heurnius do for work?

Otto Heurnius worked as physician[6], philosopher[7], anatomist[8], university teacher[9], and historian[10].

Where did Otto Heurnius go to school?

Otto Heurnius was educated at Leiden University[25].

Who did Otto Heurnius influence?

Otto Heurnius has been cited as an influence by Joannes Antonides van der Linden[49].

References

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  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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