Thomas Murner
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Summary
Thomas Murner was born on December 24, 1475[1], in Obernai[2]. He died on 1537[3] in Obernai[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], translator[7], university teacher[8], and Catholic priest[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (421 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: August 23, 1537[11]
- Father: Matthäus Murner[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Position held: auxiliary bishop[14]
- Educated at: University of Freiburg[15], Universitas Studii Coloniensis[16], Jagiellonian University[17], Charles University[18], University of Vienna[19], University of Basel[20]
- Award received: Poet's Crown[21]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[22], Catholicism[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Genre: satire[25]
- Commons category: Thomas Murner[26]
- Archives at: ETH Zurich University Archives[27]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Both Laws[28], Doctor of Theology[29]
- Religious order: Order of Friars Minor[30]
- Family name: Murner[31]
- Given name: Thomas[32]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[33], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], BEIC Digital Library[35], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], Library of the World's Best Literature[37], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[38], Kurze Lebens-Notizen zu der Portrait-Gallerie merkwürdiger Luzerner auf der Bürgerbibliothek in Luzern[39], The Catholic Encyclopedia[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Middle High German[41]
- Commons Creator page: Thomas Murner[42]
Why It Matters
Thomas Murner has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Thomas Murner born?
Thomas Murner was born in Obernai[2].
Where did Thomas Murner die?
Thomas Murner passed away in Obernai[4].
Who were Thomas Murner's parents?
Thomas Murner's father was Matthäus Murner[12].
What did Thomas Murner do for work?
Thomas Murner worked as a poet[5], writer[6], translator[7], university teacher[8], and Catholic priest[9].
Where did Thomas Murner go to school?
Thomas Murner was educated at University of Freiburg[15], Universitas Studii Coloniensis[16], Jagiellonian University[17], and Charles University[18].
What awards did Thomas Murner receive?
Honors received include Poet's Crown[21].