Theodore Beza

French Reformed Protestant theologian, reformer and scholar (1519-1605)
Person human Q314981
Theodore Beza

Facts

36 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[34]
Date of birth
June 24, 1519
Date of death
October 13, 1605
Place of birth
Vézelay
Place of death
Geneva
Religion or worldview
Protestantism[33]
Award received
Poet's Crown[32]
Doctoral advisor
Melchior Volmar[28]
Work location
Geneva[49]
Student of
Melchior Volmar
Languages spoken, written or signed
Latin, Middle French, Ancient Greek
Copyright status as a creator
copyrights on works have expired
Family name
De Bèze[39]
Given name
Théodore[40]
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Movement
humanism[35]
Name in native language
Théodore de Bèze
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Pseudonym
Benedictus Passavantius, Nathanael Nezekius, Frangidelphe Escorche-Messes, Christianus Hessiander, Vincentius Justinianus, Thrasibule Phénice, Eusebius Philadelphus, Challonay[41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48]
Said to be the same as
Stephanus Junius Brutus[38]
Significant person
Philipp Melanchthon
Writing language
Middle French, Latin
🏷️ Also known as
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Summary

Theodore Beza was born on June 24, 1519[1], in Vézelay[2]. He died on October 13, 1605[3], in Geneva[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], translator[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], and playwright[9].

Why It Matters

Theodore Beza's notable doctoral advisees include Johannes Polyander[50], a theologian[51], 1568–1646[52], of Southern Netherlands[53], specialised in theology[54] and Antonius Thysius the Elder[55], a theologian[56], 1565–1640[57], of Dutch Republic[58], specialised in theology[59].

FAQs

Where was Theodore Beza born?

Theodore Beza's place of birth was Vézelay[2].

Where did Theodore Beza die?

Theodore Beza died in Geneva[4].

What did Theodore Beza do for work?

Theodore Beza worked as a theologian[5], translator[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], and playwright[9].

Where did Theodore Beza go to school?

Theodore Beza was educated at Old University of Orléans[26] and University of Orléans[27].

What awards did Theodore Beza receive?

Honors received include Poet's Crown[32].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  9. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [32] ↑ . Poets Laureate in the Holy Roman Empire: a Bio-bibliographical Handbook. wikidata.org.
  30. [28] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [36] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [37] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [41] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  39. [42] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  40. [43] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  41. [44] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  42. [45] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  43. [46] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  44. [47] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  45. [48] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  46. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  47. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  48. [30] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  49. [49] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [50] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
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