Wolfgang Franz

German historian and theologian
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Wolfgang Franz

Summary

Wolfgang Franz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Plauen[2]. He was born on January 1, 1564[3]. He passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4]. He died on October 26, 1628[5]. He worked as a historian[6], theologian[7], and university teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Wolfgang Franz was born in Plauen[2].
  • Wolfgang Franz died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].
  • Wolfgang Franz was born on January 1, 1564[3].
  • Wolfgang Franz died on October 26, 1628[5].
  • Wolfgang Franz held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Wolfgang Franz worked as a historian[6].
  • Wolfgang Franz's professions included theologian[7].
  • Wolfgang Franz worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Wolfgang Franz was employed by University of Wittenberg[10].
  • Wolfgang Franz's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[11].
  • A notable student of Wolfgang Franz was Michael Walther[12].
  • A notable student of Wolfgang Franz was Johann Scharf[13].
  • A notable student of Wolfgang Franz was Paul Röber[14].
  • A notable student of Wolfgang Franz was Sigismund Weier[15].
  • Wolfgang Franz's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[16].
  • Wolfgang Franz is recorded as male[17].
  • Wolfgang Franz's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Wolfgang Franz's Commons category is recorded as Wolfgang Franz (theologian)[19].
  • Wolfgang Franz's family name is recorded as Franz[20].
  • Wolfgang Franz's given name is recorded as Wolfgang[21].
  • Wolfgang Franz studied under Heinrich Maius[22].
  • Wolfgang Franz's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[23].
  • Wolfgang Franz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].

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Origins and Family

Wolfgang Franz was born in Plauen[2]. He was born on January 1, 1564[3].

Education

Wolfgang Franz's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[11]. He studied under Heinrich Maius[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], theologian[7], and university teacher[8]. Wolfgang Franz was employed by University of Wittenberg[10]. Notable students include Michael Walther[12], a theologian[25], 1593–1662[26], of Germany[27]; Johann Scharf[13], a theologian[28], 1595–1660[29], of Germany[30], specialised in Lutheran doctrine[31]; Paul Röber[14], a theologian[32], 1587–1651[33], of Germany[34]; and Sigismund Weier[15], a mathematician[35], 1579–1661[36], of Germany[37].

Personal Life

Wolfgang Franz's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[16].

Death and Burial

Wolfgang Franz died on October 26, 1628[5]. He died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Franz born?

Wolfgang Franz was born in Plauen[2].

Where did Wolfgang Franz die?

Wolfgang Franz died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].

What did Wolfgang Franz do for work?

Wolfgang Franz worked as historian[6], theologian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Wolfgang Franz go to school?

Wolfgang Franz was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation historian, theologian, university teacher
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  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation historian, theologian, university teacher
    Commons category Wolfgang Franz (theologian)
    Given name Wolfgang
    Bhl creator id 174997
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