Theodor Zwinger the Younger

Swiss theologian (1597-1654)
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Summary

Theodor Zwinger the Younger was born on November 21, 1597[1], in Basel[2]. He died on December 27, 1654[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], university teacher[6], and parson[7]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Jakob Zwinger[9]
  • Child: Johann Zwinger[10], Maria Magdalena Gernler[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[12]
  • Position held: Antistes[13], rector of the University of Basel[14]
  • Educated at: University of Basel[15]
  • Student: Peter Werenfels[16]
  • Religion or worldview: Protestantism[17], reformed[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Theodor Zwinger der Jüngere[20]
  • Family name: Zwinger[21]
  • Given name: Theodor[22]
  • Student of: Sebastian Beck[23]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Basel[24]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
  • P14608: 11760318X[27]

FAQs

Where was Theodor Zwinger the Younger born?

Theodor Zwinger the Younger's place of birth was Basel[2].

Where did Theodor Zwinger the Younger die?

Theodor Zwinger the Younger passed away in Basel[4].

Who were Theodor Zwinger the Younger's parents?

Theodor Zwinger the Younger's father was Jakob Zwinger[9].

What did Theodor Zwinger the Younger do for work?

Theodor Zwinger the Younger worked as a theologian[5], university teacher[6], and parson[7].

Where did Theodor Zwinger the Younger go to school?

Theodor Zwinger the Younger was educated at University of Basel[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  3. 7d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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