Polykarp Leyser the Elder

German theologian (1552-1610)
Person human Q124113
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Polykarp Leyser the Elder

Summary

Polykarp Leyser the Elder is a human[1]. His place of birth was Winnenden[2]. He was born on March 18, 1552[3]. He died in Dresden[4]. He died on February 22, 1610[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder was born in Winnenden[2].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder passed away in Dresden[4].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder was born on March 18, 1552[3].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder died on February 22, 1610[5].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder's father was Caspar Leyser[8].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder's mother was Margarethe Entringer[9].
  • A child of Polykarp Leyser the Elder was Polykarp Leyser II[10].
  • A child of Polykarp Leyser the Elder was Q136083768[11].
  • A child of Polykarp Leyser the Elder was Q72938130[12].
  • A child of Polykarp Leyser the Elder was Dorothea Reiter[13].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder's professions included theologian[6].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Among Polykarp Leyser the Elder's employers was University of Wittenberg[15].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[16].
  • A notable student of Polykarp Leyser the Elder was Salomon Gesner[17].
  • A notable student of Polykarp Leyser the Elder was Friedrich Balduin[18].
  • A notable student of Polykarp Leyser the Elder was Jakob Martini[19].
  • A notable student of Polykarp Leyser the Elder was Samuel Huber[20].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[21].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder is recorded as male[22].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder's Commons category is recorded as Polycarp Leyser (1552-1610)[24].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder's given name is recorded as Polykarp[25].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder's work location is recorded as Tübingen[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Winnenden[2], Polykarp Leyser the Elder… he was born on March 18, 1552[3]. His father was Caspar Leyser[8]. His mother was Margarethe Entringer[9].

Education

Polykarp Leyser the Elder was educated at University of Tübingen[16]. He studied under Aegidius Hunnius[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. Among Polykarp Leyser the Elder's employers was University of Wittenberg[15]. Notable students include Salomon Gesner[17], a theologian[28], 1559–1605[29], of Germany[30], specialised in theology[31]; Friedrich Balduin[18], a theologian[32], 1575–1627[33], of Germany[34], awarded the Poet's Crown[35]; Jakob Martini[19], a theologian[36], 1570–1649[37], of Germany[38]; and Samuel Huber[20], a theologian[39], 1547–1624[40], of Switzerland[41].

Personal Life

Children include Polykarp Leyser II[10], a theologian[42], 1586–1633[43], of Germany[44]; Q136083768[11]; Q72938130[12], a pastor's wife[45], 1601–1677[46]; and Dorothea Reiter[13], 1598–1667[47]. Polykarp Leyser the Elder's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[21].

Death and Burial

Polykarp Leyser the Elder died on February 22, 1610[5]. He died in Dresden[4].

FAQs

Where was Polykarp Leyser the Elder born?

Polykarp Leyser the Elder was born in Winnenden[2].

Where did Polykarp Leyser the Elder die?

Polykarp Leyser the Elder passed away in Dresden[4].

Who were Polykarp Leyser the Elder's parents?

Polykarp Leyser the Elder's father was Caspar Leyser[8]. Polykarp Leyser the Elder's mother was Margarethe Entringer[9].

What did Polykarp Leyser the Elder do for work?

Polykarp Leyser the Elder worked as theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Polykarp Leyser the Elder go to school?

Polykarp Leyser the Elder was educated at University of Tübingen[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Leyser, Polykarp. wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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