Adrian Beier the Elder

German theologian (1600-1678)
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Summary

Adrian Beier the Elder was born on January 1, 1600[1], in Glauchau[2]. He died on January 1, 1678[3], in Jena[4]. He worked as a historian[5], Lutheran theologian[6], university teacher[7], and parson[8]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: August 9, 1600[10]
  • Date of death: April 23, 1678[11]
  • Place of burial: Jena[12]
  • Father: Christian Beier[13]
  • Spouse: Anna Kirchner[14], Magdalena Beier[15], Anna Ringler[16]
  • Child: Adrian Beier the Younger[17], Maria Beier[18]
  • Employer: Friedrich Schiller University Jena[19]
  • Award received: Poet's Crown[20]
  • Religion or worldview: Protestant church[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Archives at: Thuringian State and University Library[23]
  • Family name: Beier[24]
  • Given name: Adrian[25]
  • Described by source: Poets Laureate in the Holy Roman Empire: a Bio-bibliographical Handbook[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[27], Latin[28]
  • Birth name: Adrian Beier[29]
  • Name in native language: Adrian Beier der Ältere[30]
  • P14585: 35588[31]
  • P14608: 124705758[32]

FAQs

Where was Adrian Beier the Elder born?

Adrian Beier the Elder was born in Glauchau[2].

Where did Adrian Beier the Elder die?

Adrian Beier the Elder died in Jena[4].

Who were Adrian Beier the Elder's parents?

Adrian Beier the Elder's father was Christian Beier[13].

Who was Adrian Beier the Elder married to?

Adrian Beier the Elder's spouses include Anna Kirchner[14], Magdalena Beier[15], and Anna Ringler[16].

What did Adrian Beier the Elder do for work?

Adrian Beier the Elder worked as a historian[5], Lutheran theologian[6], university teacher[7], and parson[8].

What awards did Adrian Beier the Elder receive?

Honors received include Poet's Crown[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Répertoire International des Sources Musicales. wikidata.org.
  20. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Répertoire International des Sources Musicales. wikidata.org.
  22. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['de', 'ru']
    Date of death → +1678-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1678-04-23T00:00:00Z
    Sitelink count → 2
    Date of birth → +1600-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1600-08-09T00:00:00Z
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  2. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 124705758
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  3. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 → 35588
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → historian, Lutheran theologian, university teacher +1
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  5. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Anna Kirchner, Magdalena Beier, Anna Ringler
    Worldcat entities id → E39PBJcwBcK8QyYBCKDttJDwmd
    Rism id → people/41022223
    Date of birth → +1600-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1600-08-09T00:00:00Z
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