Viglius Zuichemus

Dutch politician and map collector (1507–1577)
Person human Q639344
Viglius Zuichemus
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Viglius Zuichemus

Summary

Viglius Zuichemus is a human[1]. Born in Barrahûs[2], he… he was born on October 19, 1507[3]. He died in Brussels[4]. He died on May 5, 1577[5]. He worked as a jurist[6], historian[7], diplomat[8], statesperson[9], and map collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Barrahûs[2], Viglius Zuichemus…
  • Viglius Zuichemus passed away in Brussels[4].
  • Viglius Zuichemus was born on October 19, 1507[3].
  • Viglius Zuichemus died on May 5, 1577[5].
  • Viglius Zuichemus died on May 18, 1577[12].
  • Burial took place at St Bavo's Cathedral[13].
  • Viglius Zuichemus held citizenship in Seventeen Provinces[14].
  • Viglius Zuichemus worked as a jurist[6].
  • Viglius Zuichemus's professions included historian[7].
  • Viglius Zuichemus worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Viglius Zuichemus worked as a statesperson[9].
  • Viglius Zuichemus's professions included map collector[10].
  • Viglius Zuichemus held the position of president[15].
  • Among Viglius Zuichemus's employers was University of Ingolstadt[16].
  • Viglius Zuichemus's education included a stint at Old University of Leuven[17].
  • Viglius Zuichemus's education included a stint at University of Dole[18].
  • Viglius Zuichemus is recorded as male[19].
  • Viglius Zuichemus's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Viglius Zuichemus's Commons category is recorded as Viglius[21].
  • Viglius Zuichemus's archives at is recorded as International Institute of Social History[22].
  • Viglius Zuichemus's archives at is recorded as Göttingen State and University Library[23].
  • Viglius Zuichemus's archives at is recorded as University Library Giessen[24].
  • Viglius Zuichemus's relative is recorded as Bernard Bucho van Aytta[25].
  • Viglius Zuichemus's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Viglius Zuichemus's described by source is recorded as Deutsche Biographie[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Barrahûs[2], Viglius Zuichemus… he was born on October 19, 1507[3].

Education

Educated at Old University of Leuven[17], a Studium Generale[28], in Duchy of Brabant[29], founded in 1425[30] and University of Dole[18], an academic institution[31], in France[32], founded in 1422[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jurist[6], historian[7], diplomat[8], statesperson[9], and map collector[10]. Viglius Zuichemus was employed by University of Ingolstadt[16]. He held the position of president[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 5, 1577[5] and May 18, 1577[12]. Viglius Zuichemus passed away in Brussels[4]. He is buried at St Bavo's Cathedral[13].

Why It Matters

Viglius Zuichemus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 137 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Viglius Zuichemus born?

Viglius Zuichemus was born in Barrahûs[2].

Where did Viglius Zuichemus die?

Viglius Zuichemus passed away in Brussels[4].

What did Viglius Zuichemus do for work?

Viglius Zuichemus worked as jurist[6], historian[7], diplomat[8], statesperson[9], and map collector[10].

Where did Viglius Zuichemus go to school?

Viglius Zuichemus was educated at Old University of Leuven[17] and University of Dole[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . ta.sandrart.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Early Modern Letters Online. Retrieved . ta.sandrart.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Viglius of Aytta, sixteenth century map collector. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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