Wolfgang Capito

German religious reformer
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Summary

Wolfgang Capito is a human[1]. Born in Haguenau[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1478[3]. He died in Strasbourg[4]. He died on November 4, 1541[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 (79 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Wolfgang Capito's place of birth was Haguenau[2].
  • Wolfgang Capito died in Strasbourg[4].
  • Wolfgang Capito was born on January 1, 1478[3].
  • Wolfgang Capito died on November 4, 1541[5].
  • Among Wolfgang Capito's spouses was Wibrandis Rosenblatt[9].
  • Wolfgang Capito held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Wolfgang Capito worked as a theologian[6].
  • Wolfgang Capito's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Wolfgang Capito held the position of rector of the University of Basel[11].
  • Among Wolfgang Capito's employers was University of Basel[12].
  • Wolfgang Capito was educated at Heidelberg University[13].
  • Wolfgang Capito was educated at University of Freiburg[14].
  • Wolfgang Capito was educated at University of Ingolstadt[15].
  • Wolfgang Capito's doctoral advisor was Ulrich Zasius[16].
  • Wolfgang Capito's doctoral advisor was Erasmus[17].
  • A notable student of Wolfgang Capito was Paul Fagius[18].
  • Wolfgang Capito's religion is recorded as Protestantism[19].
  • Wolfgang Capito is recorded as male[20].
  • Wolfgang Capito's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Wolfgang Capito is associated with the German Renaissance movement[22].
  • Wolfgang Capito supervised Paul Fagius as a doctoral student[23].
  • Wolfgang Capito supervised Simon Sulzer as a doctoral student[24].
  • Wolfgang Capito's Commons category is recorded as Wolfgang Capito[25].
  • Wolfgang Capito's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[26].
  • Wolfgang Capito's family name is recorded as Capito[27].

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Origins and Family

Wolfgang Capito was born in Haguenau[2]. He was born on January 1, 1478[3].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[13], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31]; University of Freiburg[14], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1457[34], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[35]; and University of Ingolstadt[15], a university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1472[38]. Doctoral advisors include Ulrich Zasius[16], a jurist[39], 1461–1535[40], of Germany[41] and Erasmus[17], a translator[42], 1466–1536[43], of Seventeen Provinces[44], specialised in Christian philosophy[45]. Wolfgang Capito studied under Ulrich Zasius[46].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. Wolfgang Capito was employed by University of Basel[12]. He held the position of rector of the University of Basel[11]. A notable student of him was Paul Fagius[18]. Doctoral students include Paul Fagius[23], a theologian[47], 1504–1549[48], of Germany[49] and Simon Sulzer[24], a theologian[50], 1508–1585[51], of Switzerland[52].

Personal Life

Wolfgang Capito was married to Wibrandis Rosenblatt[9]. His religion is recorded as Protestantism[19].

Death and Burial

Wolfgang Capito died on November 4, 1541[5]. He passed away in Strasbourg[4].

Why It Matters

Wolfgang Capito ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

He has been cited as an influence by Johannes Zwick[55], a pastor[56], 1496–1542[57], of Germany[58].

Works attributed to him include Tetrapolitan Confession[59], a work[60], written by Martin Bucer[61].

His notable doctoral advisees include Paul Fagius[62], a theologian[63], 1504–1549[64], of Germany[65] and Simon Sulzer[66], a theologian[67], 1508–1585[68], of Switzerland[69].

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Capito born?

Wolfgang Capito was born in Haguenau[2].

Where did Wolfgang Capito die?

Wolfgang Capito passed away in Strasbourg[4].

Who was Wolfgang Capito married to?

Wolfgang Capito's spouses include Wibrandis Rosenblatt[9].

What did Wolfgang Capito do for work?

Wolfgang Capito worked as theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Wolfgang Capito go to school?

Wolfgang Capito was educated at Heidelberg University[13], University of Freiburg[14], and University of Ingolstadt[15].

Who did Wolfgang Capito influence?

Wolfgang Capito has been cited as an influence by Johannes Zwick[55].

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  25. [18] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  26. [46] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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  2. [53] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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