Zacharias Ursinus

German theologian (1534–1583)
Person human Q62688
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Zacharias Ursinus

Summary

Zacharias Ursinus is a human[1]. Born in Wrocław[2], he… he was born on July 18, 1534[3]. He passed away in Neustadt an der Weinstraße[4]. He died on May 6, 1583[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Zacharias Ursinus was born in Wrocław[2].
  • Zacharias Ursinus died in Neustadt an der Weinstraße[4].
  • Zacharias Ursinus was born on July 18, 1534[3].
  • Zacharias Ursinus died on May 6, 1583[5].
  • Zacharias Ursinus held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Zacharias Ursinus worked as a theologian[6].
  • Zacharias Ursinus worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Zacharias Ursinus was employed by Heidelberg University[10].
  • A notable student of Zacharias Ursinus was David Pareus[11].
  • A notable student of Zacharias Ursinus was Hermann Vultejus[12].
  • Zacharias Ursinus's religion is recorded as Protestantism[13].
  • Zacharias Ursinus is recorded as male[14].
  • Zacharias Ursinus's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Zacharias Ursinus's Commons category is recorded as Zacharias Ursinus[16].
  • Zacharias Ursinus's residence is recorded as Heidelberg[17].
  • Zacharias Ursinus's family name is recorded as Ursin[18].
  • Zacharias Ursinus's given name is recorded as Zacharias[19].
  • Zacharias Ursinus's work location is recorded as Heidelberg[20].
  • Zacharias Ursinus studied under Philipp Melanchthon[21].
  • Zacharias Ursinus's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[22].
  • Zacharias Ursinus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • Zacharias Ursinus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
  • Zacharias Ursinus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Zacharias Ursinus's significant person is recorded as Philipp Melanchthon[26].
  • Zacharias Ursinus's has works in the collection is recorded as Australian National Maritime Museum[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Zacharias Ursinus's place of birth was Wrocław[2]. He was born on July 18, 1534[3].

Education

Zacharias Ursinus studied under Philipp Melanchthon[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. Zacharias Ursinus was employed by Heidelberg University[10]. Notable students include David Pareus[11], a theologian[28], 1548–1622[29], of Germany[30] and Hermann Vultejus[12], an author[31], 1555–1634[32], of Germany[33].

Personal Life

Zacharias Ursinus's religion is recorded as Protestantism[13].

Death and Burial

Zacharias Ursinus died on May 6, 1583[5]. He died in Neustadt an der Weinstraße[4].

Why It Matters

Zacharias Ursinus ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Zacharias Ursinus born?

Zacharias Ursinus's place of birth was Wrocław[2].

Where did Zacharias Ursinus die?

Zacharias Ursinus died in Neustadt an der Weinstraße[4].

What did Zacharias Ursinus do for work?

Zacharias Ursinus worked as theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  3. 25d ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student David Pareus, Hermann Vultejus
    Sex or gender male
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