Athanasius Kircher
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Athanasius Kircher
Summary
Athanasius Kircher is a human[1]. His place of birth was Geisa[2]. He was born on May 2, 1602[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on November 27, 1680[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], mathematician[7], egyptologist[8], musicologist[9], and music theorist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,660 views/month, #6,931 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Athanasius Kircher's place of birth was Geisa[2].
- Athanasius Kircher passed away in Rome[4].
- Athanasius Kircher was born on May 2, 1602[3].
- Athanasius Kircher was born on May 2, 1601[12].
- Athanasius Kircher was born on 1602[13].
- Athanasius Kircher died on November 27, 1680[5].
- Athanasius Kircher died on November 28, 1680[14].
- Athanasius Kircher died on 1680[15].
- Burial took place at Rome[16].
- Athanasius Kircher held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[17].
- Athanasius Kircher held citizenship in Germany[18].
- Athanasius Kircher's professions included linguist[6].
- Athanasius Kircher worked as a mathematician[7].
- Athanasius Kircher's professions included egyptologist[8].
- Athanasius Kircher's professions included musicologist[9].
- Athanasius Kircher's professions included music theorist[10].
- Athanasius Kircher worked as a polymath[19].
- Athanasius Kircher's field of work was theology[20].
- Athanasius Kircher's field of work was linguistics[21].
- Athanasius Kircher's field of work was geology[22].
- Athanasius Kircher's field of work was medicine[23].
- Athanasius Kircher held the position of royal confessor[24].
- Among Athanasius Kircher's employers was Pontifical Gregorian University[25].
- Among Athanasius Kircher's employers was University of Würzburg[26].
- Athanasius Kircher's education included a stint at Pontifical Gregorian University[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Geisa[2], Athanasius Kircher… Recorded date of birth include May 2, 1602[3], May 2, 1601[12], and 1602[13].
Education
Educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[27], a pontifical university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1551[30], headquartered in Roman College[31] and Gymnasium Theodorianum[32], a gymnasium[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1612[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include linguist[6], mathematician[7], egyptologist[8], musicologist[9], music theorist[10], and polymath[19]. Fields of work include theology[20], an academic discipline[36]; linguistics[21], an academic discipline[37]; geology[22], a branch of science[38]; and medicine[23], a field of study[39]. Employers include Pontifical Gregorian University[25], a pontifical university[40], in Italy[41], founded in 1551[42], headquartered in Roman College[43] and University of Würzburg[26], a public university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1402[46], headquartered in Würzburg[47]. Athanasius Kircher held the position of royal confessor[24]. Notable students include Gaspar Schott[48], a mathematician[49], 1608–1666[50], of Germany[51], specialised in moral theology[52] and Gioseffo Petrucci[53], an author[54].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Turris Babel[55], a literary work[56] and China Illustrata[57], a written work[58]. Things named for Athanasius Kircher include Kircher[59], an impact crater[60].
Personal Life
Athanasius Kircher's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[61].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include November 27, 1680[5], November 28, 1680[14], and 1680[15]. Athanasius Kircher died in Rome[4]. He is buried at Rome[16].
Why It Matters
Athanasius Kircher ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,660 views/month, #6,931 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Works attributed to him include Oedipus Aegyptiacus[64], a written work[65]; Ars Magna Lucis et umbrae[66], a literary work[67]; Turris Babel[68], a literary work[69]; and China Illustrata[70], a written work[71]. Entities named for him include Kircher[59], an impact crater[60].
FAQs
Where was Athanasius Kircher born?
Athanasius Kircher's place of birth was Geisa[2].
Where did Athanasius Kircher die?
Athanasius Kircher died in Rome[4].
What did Athanasius Kircher do for work?
Athanasius Kircher worked as linguist[6], mathematician[7], egyptologist[8], musicologist[9], and music theorist[10].
Where did Athanasius Kircher go to school?
Athanasius Kircher was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[27] and Gymnasium Theodorianum[32].