Stephan Praetorius

German theologian
Person human Q102806
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Summary

Stephan Praetorius was born on May 3, 1536[1], in Salzwedel[2]. He died on May 4, 1603[3], in Salzwedel[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], Lutheran theologian[6], writer[7], teacher[8], and parson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
  • Educated at: University of Rostock[12]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Stephan Praetorius[15]
  • Family name: Praetorius[16]
  • Given name: Stephan[17]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[19]
  • P14608: 118596128[20]

Why It Matters

Stephan Praetorius has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Stephan Praetorius born?

Stephan Praetorius was born in Salzwedel[2].

Where did Stephan Praetorius die?

Stephan Praetorius died in Salzwedel[4].

What did Stephan Praetorius do for work?

Stephan Praetorius worked as a theologian[5], Lutheran theologian[6], writer[7], teacher[8], and parson[9].

Where did Stephan Praetorius go to school?

Stephan Praetorius was educated at University of Rostock[12].

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. [14] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → —
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    Place of birth → Salzwedel
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