Salomon Gesner

German theologian and educationist (1559-1605)
Person human Q78261
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Salomon Gesner

Summary

Salomon Gesner is a human[1]. Born in Bolesławiec[2], he… he was born on November 8, 1559[3]. He passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4]. He died on February 7, 1605[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], pedagogue[7], and university teacher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Salomon Gesner was born in Bolesławiec[2].
  • Salomon Gesner died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].
  • Salomon Gesner was born on November 8, 1559[3].
  • Salomon Gesner died on February 7, 1605[5].
  • Salomon Gesner held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Salomon Gesner's professions included theologian[6].
  • Salomon Gesner worked as a pedagogue[7].
  • Salomon Gesner's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Salomon Gesner's field of work was theology[11].
  • Salomon Gesner's field of work was Protestantism[12].
  • Among Salomon Gesner's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[13].
  • Among Salomon Gesner's employers was University of Wittenberg[14].
  • A notable student of Salomon Gesner was Johann Gerhard[15].
  • A notable student of Salomon Gesner was Polykarp Leyser II[16].
  • A notable student of Salomon Gesner was Friedrich Balduin[17].
  • Salomon Gesner's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18].
  • Salomon Gesner is recorded as male[19].
  • Salomon Gesner's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Salomon Gesner's family name is recorded as Gesner[21].
  • Salomon Gesner's given name is recorded as Salomon[22].
  • Salomon Gesner's work location is recorded as Szczecin[23].
  • Salomon Gesner's work location is recorded as Stralsund[24].
  • Salomon Gesner's work location is recorded as Lutherstadt Wittenberg[25].
  • Salomon Gesner studied under Polykarp Leyser the Elder[26].
  • Salomon Gesner studied under Samuel Huber[27].

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Origins and Family

Salomon Gesner's place of birth was Bolesławiec[2]. He was born on November 8, 1559[3].

Education

Studied under Polykarp Leyser the Elder[26], a theologian[28], 1552–1610[29], of Germany[30] and Samuel Huber[27], a theologian[31], 1547–1624[32], of Switzerland[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], pedagogue[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include theology[11], an academic discipline[34] and Protestantism[12], a Christian denominational family[35], founded in 1517[36]. Employers include Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[13], a public university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1502[39], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[40] and University of Wittenberg[14], a university[41], in Holy Roman Empire[42], founded in 1502[43], headquartered in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[44]. Notable students include Johann Gerhard[15], a theologian[45], 1582–1637[46], specialised in theology[47]; Polykarp Leyser II[16], a theologian[48], 1586–1633[49], of Germany[50]; and Friedrich Balduin[17], a theologian[51], 1575–1627[52], of Germany[53], awarded the Poet's Crown[54].

Personal Life

Salomon Gesner's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18].

Death and Burial

Salomon Gesner died on February 7, 1605[5]. He passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].

Why It Matters

Salomon Gesner has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Salomon Gesner born?

Born in Bolesławiec[2], Salomon Gesner…

Where did Salomon Gesner die?

Salomon Gesner died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].

What did Salomon Gesner do for work?

Salomon Gesner worked as theologian[6], pedagogue[7], and university teacher[8].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation theologian, pedagogue, university teacher
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  3. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, pedagogue, university teacher
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  4. 7d ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 20d ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Lutherstadt Wittenberg
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    Employer Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, University of Wittenberg
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