Simon Episcopius

Dutch theologian
Person human Q2004448
Simon Episcopius
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Simon Episcopius

Summary

Simon Episcopius is a human[1]. Born in Amsterdam[2], he… he was born on January 8, 1583[3]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He died on April 4, 1643[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Simon Episcopius was born in Amsterdam[2].
  • Simon Episcopius passed away in Amsterdam[4].
  • Simon Episcopius was born on January 8, 1583[3].
  • Simon Episcopius died on April 4, 1643[5].
  • Simon Episcopius held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Simon Episcopius held citizenship in Dutch Republic[10].
  • Simon Episcopius's professions included theologian[6].
  • Simon Episcopius's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Simon Episcopius was employed by Leiden University[11].
  • Among Simon Episcopius's employers was Leiden University[12].
  • Among Simon Episcopius's employers was Remonstrants seminary[13].
  • Simon Episcopius was educated at Leiden University[14].
  • Simon Episcopius's religion is recorded as Arminianism[15].
  • Simon Episcopius is recorded as male[16].
  • Simon Episcopius's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Simon Episcopius's Commons category is recorded as Simon Episcopius[18].
  • Simon Episcopius's family name is recorded as Episcopius[19].
  • Simon Episcopius's given name is recorded as Simon[20].
  • Simon Episcopius's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of Simon Episcopius (1583-1643)[21].
  • Simon Episcopius's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of Simon Episcopius (1583-1643), echtgenoot van Maria Pessers[22].
  • Simon Episcopius's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of Simon Episcopius, theology teacher in Leiden[23].
  • Simon Episcopius's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of Simon Episcopius (Bisschop) (1583-1643)[24].
  • Simon Episcopius's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of Simon Episcopius (Bisschop) (1583-1643)[25].
  • Simon Episcopius's depicted by is recorded as Simon Episcopius (1583–1643)[26].
  • Simon Episcopius's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].

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Origins and Family

Simon Episcopius was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on January 8, 1583[3].

Education

Simon Episcopius's education included a stint at Leiden University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Leiden University[11], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1575[30], headquartered in Leiden[31] and Remonstrants seminary[13], an educational institution[32], in Netherlands[33], founded in 1634[34].

Personal Life

Simon Episcopius's religion is recorded as Arminianism[15].

Death and Burial

Simon Episcopius died on April 4, 1643[5]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4].

Why It Matters

Simon Episcopius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Simon Episcopius born?

Simon Episcopius was born in Amsterdam[2].

Where did Simon Episcopius die?

Simon Episcopius died in Amsterdam[4].

What did Simon Episcopius do for work?

Simon Episcopius worked as theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Simon Episcopius go to school?

Simon Episcopius was educated at Leiden University[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 17d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Episcopius
    Depicted by Portrait of Simon Episcopius (1583-1643), Portrait of Simon Episcopius (1583-1643), echtgenoot van Maria Pessers, Portrait of Simon Episcopius, theology teacher in Leiden +3
    Occupation theologian, university teacher
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