Polykarp Leyser the Elder

German theologian (1552-1610)
Person human Q124113
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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]. He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

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[9].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder's mother was Margarethe Entringer[10].
  • A child of Polykarp Leyser the Elder was Polykarp Leyser II[11].
  • A child of Polykarp Leyser the Elder was Q136083768[12].
  • A child of Polykarp Leyser the Elder was Q72938130[13].
  • A child of Polykarp Leyser the Elder was Dorothea Reiter[14].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • 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[16].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[17].
  • A notable student of Polykarp Leyser the Elder was Salomon Gesner[18].
  • A notable student of Polykarp Leyser the Elder was Friedrich Balduin[19].
  • A notable student of Polykarp Leyser the Elder was Jakob Martini[20].
  • A notable student of Polykarp Leyser the Elder was Samuel Huber[21].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[22].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder is recorded as male[23].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder's Commons category is recorded as Polycarp Leyser (1552-1610)[25].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder's given name is recorded as Polykarp[26].
  • Polykarp Leyser the Elder's work location is recorded as Tübingen[27].

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[9]. His mother was Margarethe Entringer[10].

Education

Polykarp Leyser the Elder was educated at University of Tübingen[17]. He studied under Aegidius Hunnius[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. Among Polykarp Leyser the Elder's employers was University of Wittenberg[16]. Notable students include Salomon Gesner[18], a pedagogue[29], 1559–1605[30], of Germany[31], specialised in theology[32]; Friedrich Balduin[19], a university teacher[33], 1575–1627[34], of Germany[35], awarded the Poet's Crown[36]; Jakob Martini[20], a university teacher[37], 1570–1649[38], of Germany[39]; and Samuel Huber[21], a theologian[40], 1547–1624[41], of Switzerland[42].

Personal Life

Children include Polykarp Leyser II[11], a theologian[43], 1586–1633[44], of Germany[45]; Q136083768[12]; Q72938130[13], a pastor's wife[46], 1601–1677[47]; and Dorothea Reiter[14], 1598–1667[48]. Polykarp Leyser the Elder's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[22].

Death and Burial

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

Why It Matters

Polykarp Leyser the Elder is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

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[9]. Polykarp Leyser the Elder's mother was Margarethe Entringer[10].

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[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Leyser, Polykarp. wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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