Paul Jakob Bruns

German librarian, literary historian and theologian
Person human Q2060406
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Summary

Paul Jakob Bruns was born on July 18, 1743[1], in Preetz[2]. He died on November 17, 1814[3], in Halle (Saale)[4]. He worked as a librarian[5], literary historian[6], theologian[7], and university teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Father: ??? Bruhns[9]
  • Child: Johann Georg Theodor Bruns[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
  • Employer: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[12], University of Helmstedt[13]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Paul Jacob Bruns[16]
  • Archives at: Niedersächsisches Landesarchiv, Abteilung Wolfenbüttel[17]
  • Family name: Bruns[18]
  • Given name: Paul[19], Jakob[20]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[22]
  • P14585: 76928[23]
  • P14608: 116813636[24]
  • P14611: 166917[25]
  • P14925: 2151[26]

FAQs

Where was Paul Jakob Bruns born?

Paul Jakob Bruns was born in Preetz[2].

Where did Paul Jakob Bruns die?

Paul Jakob Bruns died in Halle (Saale)[4].

Who were Paul Jakob Bruns's parents?

Paul Jakob Bruns's father was ??? Bruhns[9].

What did Paul Jakob Bruns do for work?

Paul Jakob Bruns worked as a librarian[5], literary historian[6], theologian[7], and university teacher[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

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  1. 15d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14925 → 2151
    Sitelink count → 2
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  2. 14w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14611 → 166917
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  3. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 116813636
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  4. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 → 76928
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  5. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id → cnp01481879
    Factgrid item id → Hermann Alois Krumey
    Diamond catalog id for persons and organisations → 39449
    Family name → Bruns
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