Gisbertus Voetius

Dutch theologian (1589-1676)
Person human Q983347
Gisbertus Voetius
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Gisbertus Voetius

Summary

Gisbertus Voetius is a human[1]. Born in Heusden[2], he… he was born on March 3, 1589[3]. He died in Utrecht[4]. He died on November 1, 1676[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], preacher[7], university teacher[8], and missionary[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gisbertus Voetius was born in Heusden[2].
  • Gisbertus Voetius passed away in Utrecht[4].
  • Gisbertus Voetius was born on March 3, 1589[3].
  • Gisbertus Voetius died on November 1, 1676[5].
  • A child of Gisbertus Voetius was Paulus Voet[11].
  • A child of Gisbertus Voetius was Daniël Voet[12].
  • Gisbertus Voetius held citizenship in Dutch Republic[13].
  • Gisbertus Voetius worked as a theologian[6].
  • Gisbertus Voetius worked as a preacher[7].
  • Gisbertus Voetius's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Gisbertus Voetius's professions included missionary[9].
  • Gisbertus Voetius held the position of pastor[14].
  • Gisbertus Voetius held the position of rector of Utrecht University[15].
  • Gisbertus Voetius was employed by Utrecht University[16].
  • Gisbertus Voetius's education included a stint at Leiden University[17].
  • Gisbertus Voetius was educated at University of Groningen[18].
  • Gisbertus Voetius's doctoral advisor was Franciscus Gomarus[19].
  • A notable student of Gisbertus Voetius was Gerardus de Vries[20].
  • A notable student of Gisbertus Voetius was Martin Schoock[21].
  • A notable student of Gisbertus Voetius was Johannes Hoornbeek[22].
  • Gisbertus Voetius's religion is recorded as Protestantism[23].
  • Gisbertus Voetius is recorded as male[24].
  • Gisbertus Voetius's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Gisbertus Voetius's Commons category is recorded as Gisbertus Voetius[26].
  • Gisbertus Voetius's family name is recorded as Voet[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Heusden[2], Gisbertus Voetius… he was born on March 3, 1589[3].

Education

Educated at Leiden University[17], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1575[30], headquartered in Leiden[31] and University of Groningen[18], a public research university[32], in Netherlands[33], founded in 1614[34], headquartered in Groningen[35]. Gisbertus Voetius's doctoral advisor was Franciscus Gomarus[19]. He studied under Franciscus Gomarus[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], preacher[7], university teacher[8], and missionary[9]. Among Gisbertus Voetius's employers was Utrecht University[16]. Positions held include pastor[14], a Christian religious occupation[37] and rector of Utrecht University[15]. Notable students include Gerardus de Vries[20], a theologian[38], 1648–1705[39], of Netherlands[40]; Martin Schoock[21], a historian[41], 1614–1669[42], of Dutch Republic[43]; and Johannes Hoornbeek[22], a theologian[44], 1617–1666[45], of Dutch Republic[46].

Personal Life

Children include Paulus Voet[11], an author[47], 1619–1667[48], of Dutch Republic[49] and Daniël Voet[12], a university teacher[50], 1630–1660[51], specialised in philosophy[52]. Gisbertus Voetius's religion is recorded as Protestantism[23].

Death and Burial

Gisbertus Voetius died on November 1, 1676[5]. He passed away in Utrecht[4].

Why It Matters

Gisbertus Voetius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Gisbertus Voetius born?

Born in Heusden[2], Gisbertus Voetius…

Where did Gisbertus Voetius die?

Gisbertus Voetius died in Utrecht[4].

What did Gisbertus Voetius do for work?

Gisbertus Voetius worked as theologian[6], preacher[7], university teacher[8], and missionary[9].

Where did Gisbertus Voetius go to school?

Gisbertus Voetius was educated at Leiden University[17] and University of Groningen[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Rheno-Traiectinae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [12] . Early Modern Letters Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
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  12. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [8] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Rheno-Traiectinae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . History of Missiology. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Rheno-Traiectinae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Rheno-Traiectinae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  26. [36] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.

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  24. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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