Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski

Polish renaissance scholar (1503-1572)
Person human Q728305
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Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski

Summary

Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski is a human[1]. Born in Wolbórz[2], he… he was born on September 20, 1503[3]. He passed away in Wolbórz[4]. He died on January 1, 1572[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], theologian[7], writer[8], politician[9], and scientist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski's place of birth was Wolbórz[2].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski passed away in Wolbórz[4].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski was born on September 20, 1503[3].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski died on January 1, 1572[5].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski is buried at Małecz[12].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[13].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski's professions included theologian[7].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski worked as a writer[8].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski worked as a politician[9].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski worked as a scientist[10].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski's professions included humanist[14].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski's field of work was science[15].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski's field of work was humanism[16].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski's field of work was theology[17].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski held the position of king's secretary at the Polish court[18].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski was educated at Jagiellonian University[19].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski is recorded as male[21].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski's family is recorded as Q81103259[23].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski's coat of arms is recorded as Jastrzębiec[24].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski's Commons category is recorded as Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski[25].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski's given name is recorded as Andreas[26].
  • Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski's given name is recorded as Andrzej[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wolbórz[2], Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski… he was born on September 20, 1503[3].

Education

Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski's education included a stint at Jagiellonian University[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], theologian[7], writer[8], politician[9], scientist[10], and humanist[14]. Fields of work include science[15], an academic discipline[28]; humanism[16], a world view[29]; and theology[17], an academic discipline[30]. Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski held the position of king's secretary at the Polish court[18].

Personal Life

Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski died on January 1, 1572[5]. He died in Wolbórz[4]. Burial took place at Małecz[12].

Why It Matters

Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski born?

Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski's place of birth was Wolbórz[2].

Where did Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski die?

Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski passed away in Wolbórz[4].

What did Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski do for work?

Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski worked as philosopher[6], theologian[7], writer[8], politician[9], and scientist[10].

Where did Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski go to school?

Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski was educated at Jagiellonian University[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Sejm-Wielki.pl. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Andreas, Andrzej
    Plaque image Pomnik na Placu Związku Nauczycielstwa Polskiego w Toruniu.jpg
    Place of birth Wolbórz
    Described by source Otto's encyclopedia, New Encyclopedic Dictionary, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +1
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