Antonius Niger

Silesian physician and writer (1500-1555)
Person human Q606709
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Summary

Antonius Niger was born on January 1, 1500[1], in Wrocław[2]. He died on June 5, 1555[3], in Brunswick[4]. He worked as a university teacher[5], writer[6], physician[7], humanist[8], and naturalist[9].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Employer: University of Marburg[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Commons category: Antonius Niger[13]
  • Family name: Niger[14]
  • Given name: Antonius[15]
  • Work location: Marburg[16]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[17], Ärzte und Medizinstudenten im deutschsprachigen Raum, 1500-1700[18], Cunradi: Silesia togata, 1706[19], Henschel: Iatrologiae Silesiae specimen primum (1837)[20], Frühneuzeitliche Ärztebriefe des deutschsprachigen Raums (1500-1700)[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[22], Latin[23]
  • Significant person: Philipp Melanchthon[24]
  • P14608: 129424765[25]

FAQs

Where was Antonius Niger born?

Antonius Niger's place of birth was Wrocław[2].

Where did Antonius Niger die?

Antonius Niger passed away in Brunswick[4].

What did Antonius Niger do for work?

Antonius Niger worked as a university teacher[5], writer[6], physician[7], humanist[8], and naturalist[9].

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  1. 4w ago · Printstream · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Hessian biography person (gnd) id → 9884
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  2. 5w ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → Silesian physician and writer (1500-1555)
    Described by source → Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Ärzte und Medizinstudenten im deutschsprachigen Raum, 1500-1700, Cunradi: Silesia togata, 1706 +2
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  3. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 129424765
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  4. 20w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Wrocław
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → university teacher, writer, physician +2
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  6. 21w ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Ärzte und Medizinstudenten im deutschsprachigen Raum, 1500-1700, Cunradi: Silesia togata, 1706 +2
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Described by source: Henschel: Iatrologiae Silesiae specimen primum (1837)"
  7. 23w ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → Silesian physician and writer (1500-1555)
    Commons category → Antonius Niger
    Nl cr aut id → mzk2010574216
    Google knowledge graph id → /g/121m7y3z
    + 41 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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