Thomas Grynaeus

Swiss theologian
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Thomas Grynaeus

Summary

Thomas Grynaeus is a human[1]. He was born in Veringenstadt[2]. He was born on January 1, 1512[3]. He passed away in Rötteln[4]. He died on August 2, 1564[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Grynaeus's place of birth was Veringenstadt[2].
  • Thomas Grynaeus died in Rötteln[4].
  • Thomas Grynaeus was born on January 1, 1512[3].
  • Thomas Grynaeus died on August 2, 1564[5].
  • Among Thomas Grynaeus's spouses was Adelheid Steuber[9].
  • A child of Thomas Grynaeus was Simon Grynaeus[10].
  • Thomas Grynaeus held citizenship in Switzerland[11].
  • Thomas Grynaeus worked as a theologian[6].
  • Thomas Grynaeus worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Among Thomas Grynaeus's employers was Q134486381[12].
  • Thomas Grynaeus was employed by University of Basel[13].
  • Thomas Grynaeus's education included a stint at University of Basel[14].
  • Thomas Grynaeus's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[15].
  • Thomas Grynaeus's religion is recorded as Protestantism[16].
  • Thomas Grynaeus is recorded as male[17].
  • Thomas Grynaeus's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Thomas Grynaeus's family name is recorded as Grynaeus[19].
  • Thomas Grynaeus's given name is recorded as Thomas[20].
  • Thomas Grynaeus's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Zurich[21].
  • Thomas Grynaeus's significant person is recorded as Philipp Melanchthon[22].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Grynaeus's place of birth was Veringenstadt[2]. He was born on January 1, 1512[3].

Education

Educated at University of Basel[14], a public research university[23], in Switzerland[24], founded in 1460[25], headquartered in Basel[26] and Heidelberg University[15], a public research university[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1386[29], headquartered in Heidelberg[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Q134486381[12] and University of Basel[13], a public research university[31], in Switzerland[32], founded in 1460[33], headquartered in Basel[34].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Grynaeus's spouses was Adelheid Steuber[9]. A child of him was Simon Grynaeus[10]. His religion is recorded as Protestantism[16].

Death and Burial

Thomas Grynaeus died on August 2, 1564[5]. He died in Rötteln[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Grynaeus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Grynaeus born?

Thomas Grynaeus was born in Veringenstadt[2].

Where did Thomas Grynaeus die?

Thomas Grynaeus died in Rötteln[4].

Who was Thomas Grynaeus married to?

Thomas Grynaeus's spouses include Adelheid Steuber[9].

What did Thomas Grynaeus do for work?

Thomas Grynaeus worked as theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Thomas Grynaeus go to school?

Thomas Grynaeus was educated at University of Basel[14] and Heidelberg University[15].

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Significant person Philipp Melanchthon
    Place of birth Veringenstadt
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