Theodorus Moretus

Flemish mathematician, geometer, theologian, music theorist, Jesuit
Person human Q556654
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Theodorus Moretus

Summary

Theodorus Moretus is a human[1]. He was born in Antwerp[2]. He was born on February 9, 1602[3]. He died in Poland[4]. He died on November 6, 1667[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], astronomer[9], and architect[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Theodorus Moretus was born in Antwerp[2].
  • Theodorus Moretus passed away in Poland[4].
  • Theodorus Moretus was born on February 9, 1602[3].
  • Theodorus Moretus died on November 6, 1667[5].
  • Theodorus Moretus held citizenship in Southern Netherlands[12].
  • Theodorus Moretus worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Theodorus Moretus worked as a writer[7].
  • Theodorus Moretus worked as a Catholic priest[8].
  • Theodorus Moretus worked as an astronomer[9].
  • Theodorus Moretus's professions included architect[10].
  • Theodorus Moretus's professions included teacher[13].
  • Theodorus Moretus held the position of director[14].
  • Theodorus Moretus was employed by Q16540873[15].
  • Theodorus Moretus was employed by Catholic Secondary School of St. Matthias in Wrocław[16].
  • Theodorus Moretus's religion is recorded as Catholicism[17].
  • Theodorus Moretus is recorded as male[18].
  • Theodorus Moretus's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Theodorus Moretus's family is recorded as Moretus[20].
  • Theodorus Moretus's Commons category is recorded as Theodorus Moretus[21].
  • Theodorus Moretus's religious order is recorded as Society of Jesus[22].
  • Theodorus Moretus's family name is recorded as Moretus[23].
  • Theodorus Moretus's given name is recorded as Theodorus[24].
  • Theodorus Moretus's given name is recorded as Théodore[25].

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Origins and Family

Theodorus Moretus was born in Antwerp[2]. He was born on February 9, 1602[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], astronomer[9], architect[10], and teacher[13]. Employers include Q16540873[15] and Catholic Secondary School of St. Matthias in Wrocław[16], a Gymnasium[26], in Poland[27], founded in 1659[28]. Theodorus Moretus held the position of director[14].

Personal Life

Theodorus Moretus's religion is recorded as Catholicism[17].

Death and Burial

Theodorus Moretus died on November 6, 1667[5]. He passed away in Poland[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Theodorus Moretus include Moretus[29], a lunar crater[30].

Why It Matters

Theodorus Moretus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Entities named for him include Moretus[29], a lunar crater[30].

FAQs

Where was Theodorus Moretus born?

Theodorus Moretus's place of birth was Antwerp[2].

Where did Theodorus Moretus die?

Theodorus Moretus passed away in Poland[4].

What did Theodorus Moretus do for work?

Theodorus Moretus worked as mathematician[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], astronomer[9], and architect[10].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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