Petrus Cunaeus

pen name of the Dutch Christian scholar Peter van der Kun
Person human Q24085
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Petrus Cunaeus

Summary

Petrus Cunaeus is a human[1]. He was born in Vlissingen[2]. He was born on January 1, 1586[3]. He passed away in Leiden[4]. He died on December 2, 1638[5]. He worked as a writer[6], historian[7], philosopher[8], theologian[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Petrus Cunaeus was born in Vlissingen[2].
  • Petrus Cunaeus died in Leiden[4].
  • Petrus Cunaeus was born on January 1, 1586[3].
  • Petrus Cunaeus died on December 2, 1638[5].
  • A child of Petrus Cunaeus was Joan Cunaeus[12].
  • Petrus Cunaeus held citizenship in Dutch Republic[13].
  • Petrus Cunaeus's professions included writer[6].
  • Petrus Cunaeus's professions included historian[7].
  • Petrus Cunaeus worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Petrus Cunaeus worked as a theologian[9].
  • Petrus Cunaeus worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Petrus Cunaeus worked as a jurist[14].
  • Petrus Cunaeus held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[15].
  • Petrus Cunaeus was employed by Leiden University[16].
  • Among Petrus Cunaeus's employers was Leiden University[17].
  • Among Petrus Cunaeus's employers was Leiden University[18].
  • Petrus Cunaeus was employed by Leiden University[19].
  • Petrus Cunaeus was employed by Leiden University[20].
  • Petrus Cunaeus's education included a stint at Leiden University[21].
  • A notable student of Petrus Cunaeus was Andreas Rivinus[22].
  • Petrus Cunaeus's religion is recorded as Protestantism[23].
  • Petrus Cunaeus is recorded as male[24].
  • Petrus Cunaeus's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Petrus Cunaeus's Commons category is recorded as Petrus Cunaeus[26].
  • Petrus Cunaeus's family name is recorded as Cunaeus[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vlissingen[2], Petrus Cunaeus… he was born on January 1, 1586[3].

Education

Petrus Cunaeus's education included a stint at Leiden University[21]. Studied under Joseph Justus Scaliger[28], a historian[29], 1540–1609[30], of Kingdom of France[31], specialised in chronology[32]; Bonaventura Vulcanius[33], a university teacher[34], 1538–1614[35], of Southern Netherlands[36]; Daniel Heinsius[37], a poet[38], 1580–1655[39], of Dutch Republic[40]; Johannes van den Driesche[41], a theologian[42], 1550–1616[43], of Dutch Republic[44]; and Marcus Lycklama à Nijeholt[45], a politician[46], 1573–1625[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], historian[7], philosopher[8], theologian[9], university teacher[10], and jurist[14]. Employers include Leiden University[16], a university[48], in Netherlands[49], founded in 1575[50], headquartered in Leiden[51]. Petrus Cunaeus held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[15]. A notable student of him was Andreas Rivinus[22].

Personal Life

A child of Petrus Cunaeus was Joan Cunaeus[12]. His religion is recorded as Protestantism[23].

Death and Burial

Petrus Cunaeus died on December 2, 1638[5]. He died in Leiden[4].

Why It Matters

Petrus Cunaeus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Petrus Cunaeus born?

Petrus Cunaeus was born in Vlissingen[2].

Where did Petrus Cunaeus die?

Petrus Cunaeus passed away in Leiden[4].

What did Petrus Cunaeus do for work?

Petrus Cunaeus worked as writer[6], historian[7], philosopher[8], theologian[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Petrus Cunaeus go to school?

Petrus Cunaeus was educated at Leiden University[21].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.
  27. [33] . wikidata.org.
  28. [37] . wikidata.org.
  29. [41] . wikidata.org.
  30. [45] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] . 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. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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