Sigismund Gelenius

Bohemian humanist and scholar (1497–1554)
Person human Q1232944
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Sigismund Gelenius

Summary

Sigismund Gelenius is a human[1]. Born in Prague[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1497[3]. He died in Basel[4]. He died on January 1, 1554[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], translator[7], writer[8], classical scholar[9], and philosopher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Sigismund Gelenius was born in Prague[2].
  • Sigismund Gelenius died in Basel[4].
  • Sigismund Gelenius was born on January 1, 1497[3].
  • Sigismund Gelenius was born on January 1, 1497[12].
  • Sigismund Gelenius died on January 1, 1554[5].
  • Sigismund Gelenius died on April 13, 1554[13].
  • Sigismund Gelenius died on January 1, 1554[14].
  • Sigismund Gelenius's father was Řehoř Hrubý z Jelení[15].
  • Sigismund Gelenius's professions included linguist[6].
  • Sigismund Gelenius worked as a translator[7].
  • Sigismund Gelenius's professions included writer[8].
  • Sigismund Gelenius worked as a classical scholar[9].
  • Sigismund Gelenius's professions included philosopher[10].
  • Sigismund Gelenius's religion is recorded as reformed[16].
  • Sigismund Gelenius is recorded as male[17].
  • Sigismund Gelenius's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Sigismund Gelenius's family name is recorded as Gelenius[19].
  • Sigismund Gelenius's given name is recorded as Sigismund[20].
  • Sigismund Gelenius's work location is recorded as Basel[21].
  • Sigismund Gelenius's described at URL is recorded as https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/g/gelenius.htm[22].
  • Sigismund Gelenius's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[23].
  • Sigismund Gelenius's described by source is recorded as Vlastenský slovník historický[24].
  • Sigismund Gelenius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[25].
  • Sigismund Gelenius's significant person is recorded as Beatus Rhenanus[26].
  • Sigismund Gelenius's significant person is recorded as Philipp Melanchthon[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Prague[2], Sigismund Gelenius… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1497[3]. His father was Řehoř Hrubý z Jelení[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], translator[7], writer[8], classical scholar[9], and philosopher[10].

Personal Life

Sigismund Gelenius's religion is recorded as reformed[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1554[5] and April 13, 1554[13]. Sigismund Gelenius died in Basel[4].

Why It Matters

Sigismund Gelenius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Sigismund Gelenius born?

Sigismund Gelenius was born in Prague[2].

Where did Sigismund Gelenius die?

Sigismund Gelenius passed away in Basel[4].

Who were Sigismund Gelenius's parents?

Sigismund Gelenius's father was Řehoř Hrubý z Jelení[15].

What did Sigismund Gelenius do for work?

Sigismund Gelenius worked as linguist[6], translator[7], writer[8], classical scholar[9], and philosopher[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Early Modern Letters Online. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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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  1. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, translator, writer +2
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  2. 4w ago · Awinkler3 · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Languages spoken, written or signed Latin
    Instance of human
    Place of birth Prague
    + 12 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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