Theodor Zwinger the Younger

Swiss theologian
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Theodor Zwinger the Younger

Summary

Theodor Zwinger the Younger is a human[1]. His place of birth was Basel[2]. He was born on November 21, 1597[3]. He passed away in Basel[4]. He died on December 27, 1654[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger was born in Basel[2].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger died in Basel[4].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger was born on November 21, 1597[3].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger died on December 27, 1654[5].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger's father was Jakob Zwinger[8].
  • A child of Theodor Zwinger the Younger was Johann Zwinger[9].
  • A child of Theodor Zwinger the Younger was Maria Magdalena Gernler[10].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger held citizenship in Switzerland[11].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger worked as a theologian[6].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger held the position of Antistes[12].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger held the position of rector of the University of Basel[13].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger's education included a stint at University of Basel[14].
  • A notable student of Theodor Zwinger the Younger was Peter Werenfels[15].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger's religion is recorded as Protestantism[16].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger's religion is recorded as reformed[17].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger is recorded as male[18].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger's Commons category is recorded as Theodor Zwinger der Jüngere[20].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger's family name is recorded as Zwinger[21].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger's given name is recorded as Theodor[22].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger studied under Sebastian Beck[23].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Basel[24].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25].
  • Theodor Zwinger the Younger's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].

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Origins and Family

Theodor Zwinger the Younger was born in Basel[2]. He was born on November 21, 1597[3]. His father was Jakob Zwinger[8].

Education

Theodor Zwinger the Younger's education included a stint at University of Basel[14]. He studied under Sebastian Beck[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. Positions held include Antistes[12], a historical profession[27] and rector of the University of Basel[13]. A notable student of Theodor Zwinger the Younger was Peter Werenfels[15].

Personal Life

Children include Johann Zwinger[9], a theologian[28], 1634–1696[29], of Switzerland[30] and Maria Magdalena Gernler[10]. Religious affiliations include Protestantism[16], a Christian denominational family[31], founded in 1517[32] and reformed[17], in Switzerland[33].

Death and Burial

Theodor Zwinger the Younger died on December 27, 1654[5]. He died in Basel[4].

FAQs

Where was Theodor Zwinger the Younger born?

Born in Basel[2], Theodor Zwinger the Younger…

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[8].

What did Theodor Zwinger the Younger do for work?

Theodor Zwinger the Younger worked as theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Theodor Zwinger the Younger go to school?

Theodor Zwinger the Younger was educated at University of Basel[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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