Thomas van Erpe

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Thomas van Erpe
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Thomas van Erpe

Summary

Thomas van Erpe is a human[1]. He was born in Gorinchem[2]. He was born on September 11, 1584[3]. He died in Leiden[4]. He died on November 13, 1624[5]. He worked as an orientalist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gorinchem[2], Thomas van Erpe…
  • Thomas van Erpe died in Leiden[4].
  • Thomas van Erpe was born on September 11, 1584[3].
  • Thomas van Erpe was born on September 9, 1584[9].
  • Thomas van Erpe died on November 13, 1624[5].
  • Thomas van Erpe held citizenship in Dutch Republic[10].
  • Thomas van Erpe worked as an orientalist[6].
  • Thomas van Erpe worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Thomas van Erpe's field of work was theology[11].
  • Thomas van Erpe was employed by Leiden University[12].
  • Thomas van Erpe was employed by Leiden University[13].
  • Thomas van Erpe was employed by Leiden University[14].
  • Among Thomas van Erpe's employers was Leiden University[15].
  • Thomas van Erpe's education included a stint at Leiden University[16].
  • Thomas van Erpe's doctoral advisor was Joseph Justus Scaliger[17].
  • A notable student of Thomas van Erpe was Celestyn Myślenta[18].
  • A notable student of Thomas van Erpe was Adolphus Vorstius[19].
  • A notable student of Thomas van Erpe was Jacobus Golius[20].
  • A notable student of Thomas van Erpe was Samuel Bochart[21].
  • Thomas van Erpe is recorded as male[22].
  • Thomas van Erpe's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Thomas van Erpe supervised Jacobus Golius as a doctoral student[24].
  • Thomas van Erpe's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Erpenius[25].
  • Thomas van Erpe's given name is recorded as Thomas[26].
  • Thomas van Erpe's work location is recorded as Leiden[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Gorinchem[2], Thomas van Erpe… Recorded date of birth include September 11, 1584[3] and September 9, 1584[9].

Education

Thomas van Erpe was educated at Leiden University[16]. His doctoral advisor was Joseph Justus Scaliger[17]. Studied under Yusuf ibn Abu Dhaqn[28], an orientalist[29], 1570–1643[30], of Ottoman Empire[31], specialised in theology[32]; Ahmad ibn Qasim Al-Hajarī[33], a linguist[34], 1570–1601[35], of Morocco[36]; and William Bedwell[37], a lexicographer[38], 1561–1632[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include orientalist[6] and university teacher[7]. Thomas van Erpe's field of work was theology[11]. Employers include Leiden University[12], a university[40], in Netherlands[41], founded in 1575[42], headquartered in Leiden[43]. Notable students include Celestyn Myślenta[18], a theologian[44], 1588–1653[45], of Germany[46]; Adolphus Vorstius[19], a botanist[47], 1597–1663[48], of Netherlands[49]; Jacobus Golius[20], a mathematician[50], 1596–1667[51], of Dutch Republic[52], specialised in oriental studies[53]; and Samuel Bochart[21], a pastor[54], 1599–1667[55], of Kingdom of France[56]. He supervised Jacobus Golius as a doctoral student[24].

Death and Burial

Thomas van Erpe died on November 13, 1624[5]. He passed away in Leiden[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas van Erpe ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

His notable doctoral advisees include Jacobus Golius[59], a mathematician[60], 1596–1667[61], of Dutch Republic[62], specialised in oriental studies[63].

FAQs

Where was Thomas van Erpe born?

Thomas van Erpe's place of birth was Gorinchem[2].

Where did Thomas van Erpe die?

Thomas van Erpe died in Leiden[4].

What did Thomas van Erpe do for work?

Thomas van Erpe worked as orientalist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Thomas van Erpe go to school?

Thomas van Erpe was educated at Leiden University[16].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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