Wolfgang Capito

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 (29 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 (29 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 48 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].