Philipp von Zesen

German poet (1619–1689)
Person human Q76458
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Philipp von Zesen

Summary

Philipp von Zesen is a human[1]. Born in Priorau[2], he… he was born on October 8, 1619[3]. He died in Hamburg[4]. He died on November 13, 1689[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], translator[8], literary critic[9], and diplomat[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Priorau[2], Philipp von Zesen…
  • Philipp von Zesen passed away in Hamburg[4].
  • Philipp von Zesen was born on October 8, 1619[3].
  • Philipp von Zesen was born on 1619[12].
  • Philipp von Zesen died on November 13, 1689[5].
  • Philipp von Zesen died on 1689[13].
  • Philipp von Zesen held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[14].
  • Philipp von Zesen worked as a poet[6].
  • Philipp von Zesen's professions included writer[7].
  • Philipp von Zesen worked as a translator[8].
  • Philipp von Zesen worked as a literary critic[9].
  • Philipp von Zesen's professions included diplomat[10].
  • Philipp von Zesen worked as a linguist[15].
  • Philipp von Zesen was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[16].
  • Philipp von Zesen was a member of Fruitbearing Society[17].
  • Philipp von Zesen's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18].
  • Philipp von Zesen is recorded as male[19].
  • Philipp von Zesen's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Philipp von Zesen's Commons category is recorded as Philipp von Zesen[21].
  • Philipp von Zesen's family name is recorded as von Zesen[22].
  • Philipp von Zesen's family name is recorded as Zesen[23].
  • Philipp von Zesen's given name is recorded as Philipp[24].
  • Philipp von Zesen's given name is recorded as Filip[25].
  • Philipp von Zesen's given name is recorded as Philippus[26].
  • Philipp von Zesen's pseudonym is recorded as Der Färtige[27].

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Origins and Family

Philipp von Zesen was born in Priorau[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 8, 1619[3] and 1619[12].

Education

Philipp von Zesen's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], translator[8], literary critic[9], diplomat[10], and linguist[15].

Personal Life

Philipp von Zesen's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 13, 1689[5] and 1689[13]. Philipp von Zesen died in Hamburg[4].

Why It Matters

Philipp von Zesen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Philipp von Zesen born?

Philipp von Zesen's place of birth was Priorau[2].

Where did Philipp von Zesen die?

Philipp von Zesen died in Hamburg[4].

What did Philipp von Zesen do for work?

Philipp von Zesen worked as poet[6], writer[7], translator[8], literary critic[9], and diplomat[10].

Where did Philipp von Zesen go to school?

Philipp von Zesen was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Projekt Gutenberg-DE. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . die-fruchtbringende-gesellschaft.de. Retrieved . die-fruchtbringende-gesellschaft.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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