Philipp Clüver
German geographer and historian (1580–1622)
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Summary
Philipp Clüver was born on January 1, 1580[1], in Gdańsk[2]. He died on December 31, 1622[3], in Leiden[4]. He worked as a geographer[5], historian[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1580[9]
- Date of death: 1622[10]
- Father: Philipp Klüwer[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Employer: Leiden University[13]
- Educated at: Leiden University[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Philipp Clüver[16]
- Family name: Klüwer[17]
- Given name: Filippo[18], Philipp[19]
- Work location: Leiden[20]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[25], German[26]
- Commons Creator page: Philipp Clüver[27]
- Name in native language: Philipp Clüver[28]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1600[29]
- End of work period: January 1, 1622[30]
Why It Matters
Philipp Clüver has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Philipp Clüver born?
Philipp Clüver was born in Gdańsk[2].
Where did Philipp Clüver die?
Philipp Clüver died in Leiden[4].
Who were Philipp Clüver's parents?
Philipp Clüver's father was Philipp Klüwer[11].
What did Philipp Clüver do for work?
Philipp Clüver worked as a geographer[5], historian[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Philipp Clüver go to school?
Philipp Clüver was educated at Leiden University[14].