Christian Weise
writer, dramatist, poet, pedagogue and librarian (1642-1708)
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Summary
Christian Weise was born on April 30, 1642[1], in Zittau[2]. He died on October 21, 1708[3], in Zittau[4]. He worked as a poet[5], librarian[6], writer[7], playwright[8], and pedagogue[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: October 17, 1708[11]
- Father: Elias Weise[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Native language: German[14]
- Occupation: librettist[15]
- Field of work: literature[16], theatre art[17], educational system[18]
- Position held: rector[19]
- Educated at: Leipzig University[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Christian Weise[22]
- Said to be the same as: Orontes[23]
- Archives at: Christian Weise Library[24]
- Family name: Weise[25]
- Given name: Christian[26]
- Pseudonym: Catharinus Civilis[27], D. E.[28], Orontes[29], Clemens Ephorus Albilithanus[30], Siegmund Gleichviel[31]
- Work location: Leipzig[32], Weißenfels[33], Zittau[34]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[35], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[37], Library of the World's Best Literature[38], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[39], Rectores des Zittauischen Gymnasii[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[41]
- Name in native language: Christian Weise[42]
Why It Matters
Christian Weise is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Christian Weise born?
Christian Weise's place of birth was Zittau[2].
Where did Christian Weise die?
Christian Weise died in Zittau[4].
Who were Christian Weise's parents?
Christian Weise's father was Elias Weise[12].
What did Christian Weise do for work?
Christian Weise worked as a poet[5], librarian[6], writer[7], playwright[8], and pedagogue[9].
Where did Christian Weise go to school?
Christian Weise was educated at Leipzig University[20].