Erasmus Schmidt

German philologist and mathematician
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Erasmus Schmidt

Summary

Erasmus Schmidt is a human[1]. He was born in Delitzsch[2]. He was born on April 17, 1570[3]. He passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4]. He died on September 22, 1637[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Erasmus Schmidt's place of birth was Delitzsch[2].
  • Erasmus Schmidt died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].
  • Erasmus Schmidt was born on April 17, 1570[3].
  • Erasmus Schmidt died on September 22, 1637[5].
  • Erasmus Schmidt died on September 4, 1637[9].
  • A child of Erasmus Schmidt was Magdalena Schmidt[10].
  • Erasmus Schmidt held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Erasmus Schmidt worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Erasmus Schmidt worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Among Erasmus Schmidt's employers was University of Wittenberg[12].
  • Erasmus Schmidt was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[13].
  • Erasmus Schmidt's doctoral advisor was Sethus Calvisius[14].
  • A notable student of Erasmus Schmidt was August Buchner[15].
  • A notable student of Erasmus Schmidt was Johann Erich Ostermann[16].
  • A notable student of Erasmus Schmidt was Michael Wendler[17].
  • A notable student of Erasmus Schmidt was Nicolaus Zapf[18].
  • A notable student of Erasmus Schmidt was Abdias Trew[19].
  • Erasmus Schmidt is recorded as male[20].
  • Erasmus Schmidt's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Erasmus Schmidt's Commons category is recorded as Erasmus Schmidt[22].
  • Erasmus Schmidt's family name is recorded as Schmidt[23].
  • Erasmus Schmidt's given name is recorded as Erasmus[24].
  • Erasmus Schmidt studied under Sethus Calvisius[25].
  • Erasmus Schmidt studied under Petrus Otto[26].
  • Erasmus Schmidt's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].

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Origins and Family

Erasmus Schmidt's place of birth was Delitzsch[2]. He was born on April 17, 1570[3].

Education

Erasmus Schmidt's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[13]. His doctoral advisor was Sethus Calvisius[14]. Studied under Sethus Calvisius[25], a composer[28], 1556–1615[29], of Germany[30] and Petrus Otto[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Erasmus Schmidt was employed by University of Wittenberg[12]. Notable students include August Buchner[15], a university teacher[31], 1591–1661[32], of Germany[33]; Johann Erich Ostermann[16], a hellenist[34], 1611–1668[35], of Germany[36]; Michael Wendler[17], a theologian[37], 1610–1671[38], of Germany[39], specialised in theology[40]; Nicolaus Zapf[18], a theologian[41], 1600–1672[42], of Germany[43]; and Abdias Trew[19], a mathematician[44], 1597–1669[45], of Germany[46].

Personal Life

A child of Erasmus Schmidt was Magdalena Schmidt[10].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 22, 1637[5] and September 4, 1637[9]. Erasmus Schmidt died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].

Why It Matters

Erasmus Schmidt is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Erasmus Schmidt born?

Erasmus Schmidt was born in Delitzsch[2].

Where did Erasmus Schmidt die?

Erasmus Schmidt passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].

What did Erasmus Schmidt do for work?

Erasmus Schmidt worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Erasmus Schmidt go to school?

Erasmus Schmidt was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [19] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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