Wessel Gansfort
Dutch theologian (1419-1489)
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Summary
Wessel Gansfort was born on January 1, 1419[1], in Groningen[2]. He died on January 1, 1489[3], in Groningen[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], physician[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (275 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1419[10]
- Date of death: January 1, 1489[11]
- Employer: University of Groningen[12]
- Member of: Aduarder Kring[13]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Wessel Gansfort[16]
- Family name: Wessel[17]
- Given name: Juan[18]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[19], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[22], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24], Adam: Vitae germanorum philosophorum (1615)[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[26]
- Different from: Johannes Wessel[27]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[28]
Why It Matters
Wessel Gansfort has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Wessel Gansfort born?
Wessel Gansfort's place of birth was Groningen[2].
Where did Wessel Gansfort die?
Wessel Gansfort died in Groningen[4].
What did Wessel Gansfort do for work?
Wessel Gansfort worked as a theologian[5], physician[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8].