Georg Melchior Ludolf

German judge and historian
Person human Q15452077
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Summary

Georg Melchior Ludolf was born on January 1, 1667[1], in Erfurt[2]. He died on January 1, 1740[3], in Wetzlar[4]. He worked as a judge[5], historian[6], and jurist[7]. He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: March 2, 1667[9]
  • Date of death: February 1, 1740[10]
  • Father: Georg Heinrich Ludolf[11]
  • Child: Wilhelmina Henrietta von Ludolph[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
  • Educated at: Friedrich Schiller University Jena[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Georg Melchior von Ludolf[16]
  • Archives at: Göttingen State and University Library[17]
  • Family name: Ludolf[18]
  • Given name: Georg[19], Melchior[20]
  • Pseudonym: Modestinus[21]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]
  • P14608: 104268301[24]

FAQs

Where was Georg Melchior Ludolf born?

Georg Melchior Ludolf was born in Erfurt[2].

Where did Georg Melchior Ludolf die?

Georg Melchior Ludolf died in Wetzlar[4].

Who were Georg Melchior Ludolf's parents?

Georg Melchior Ludolf's father was Georg Heinrich Ludolf[11].

What did Georg Melchior Ludolf do for work?

Georg Melchior Ludolf worked as a judge[5], historian[6], and jurist[7].

Where did Georg Melchior Ludolf go to school?

Georg Melchior Ludolf was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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