Simon Grynaeus

German theologian (1493–1541)
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Simon Grynaeus

Summary

Simon Grynaeus is a human[1]. He was born in Veringendorf[2]. He was born on January 1, 1493[3]. He passed away in Basel[4]. He died on January 1, 1541[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], and author[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Simon Grynaeus was born in Veringendorf[2].
  • Simon Grynaeus passed away in Basel[4].
  • Simon Grynaeus was born on January 1, 1493[3].
  • Simon Grynaeus died on January 1, 1541[5].
  • Simon Grynaeus died on August 1, 1541[10].
  • Simon Grynaeus was married to Katherine Lompart[11].
  • Simon Grynaeus was married to Magdalena Speyer[12].
  • Simon Grynaeus held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Simon Grynaeus worked as a theologian[6].
  • Simon Grynaeus's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Simon Grynaeus's professions included author[8].
  • Simon Grynaeus held the position of rector of the University of Basel[14].
  • Simon Grynaeus was employed by Heidelberg University[15].
  • Simon Grynaeus was educated at University of Tübingen[16].
  • Simon Grynaeus's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[17].
  • Simon Grynaeus's doctoral advisor was Johann Reuchlin[18].
  • Simon Grynaeus's doctoral advisor was Philipp Melanchthon[19].
  • Simon Grynaeus's religion is recorded as Protestantism[20].
  • Simon Grynaeus's religion is recorded as reformed[21].
  • Simon Grynaeus is recorded as male[22].
  • Simon Grynaeus's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Simon Grynaeus is associated with the German Renaissance movement[24].
  • Simon Grynaeus supervised Simon Sulzer as a doctoral student[25].
  • Simon Grynaeus's Commons category is recorded as Simon Grynaeus[26].
  • Simon Grynaeus's family name is recorded as Grynaeus[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Veringendorf[2], Simon Grynaeus… he was born on January 1, 1493[3].

Education

Educated at University of Tübingen[16], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31] and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[17], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1502[34], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[35]. Doctoral advisors include Johann Reuchlin[18], a philosopher[36], 1455–1522[37], of Holy Roman Empire[38], specialised in study of the Hebrew language[39] and Philipp Melanchthon[19], an astronomer[40], 1497–1560[41], of Germany[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], and author[8]. Among Simon Grynaeus's employers was Heidelberg University[15]. He held the position of rector of the University of Basel[14]. He supervised Simon Sulzer as a doctoral student[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Katherine Lompart[11] and Magdalena Speyer[12]. Religious affiliations include Protestantism[20], a Christian denominational family[43], founded in 1517[44] and reformed[21], in Switzerland[45].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1541[5] and August 1, 1541[10]. Simon Grynaeus died in Basel[4].

Why It Matters

Simon Grynaeus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

His notable doctoral advisees include Simon Sulzer[48], a theologian[49], 1508–1585[50], of Switzerland[51].

FAQs

Where was Simon Grynaeus born?

Born in Veringendorf[2], Simon Grynaeus…

Where did Simon Grynaeus die?

Simon Grynaeus died in Basel[4].

Who was Simon Grynaeus married to?

Simon Grynaeus's spouses include Katherine Lompart[11] and Magdalena Speyer[12].

What did Simon Grynaeus do for work?

Simon Grynaeus worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], and author[8].

Where did Simon Grynaeus go to school?

Simon Grynaeus was educated at University of Tübingen[16] and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[17].

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  13. [8] . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [25] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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