Hermann Samuel Reimarus

German philosopher
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Hermann Samuel Reimarus
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Summary

Hermann Samuel Reimarus was born on December 22, 1694[1], in Hamburg[2]. He died on March 1, 1768[3], in Hamburg[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and head teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (567 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Q141638016[11]
  • Child: Elise Reimarus[12], Johann Albrecht Heinrich Reimarus[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[14], Holy Roman Empire[15]
  • Occupation: philologist[16], philosopher of religion[17]
  • Field of work: philology[18], philosophy[19], history[20]
  • Employer: University of Wittenberg[21]
  • Educated at: Friedrich Schiller University Jena[22], Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums[23]
  • Member of: Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[24], Russian Academy of Sciences[25]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[26]
  • Sex or gender: male[27]
  • Commons category: Hermann Samuel Reimarus[28]
  • Family name: Reimarus[29]
  • Given name: Hermann[30]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Hermann Samuel Reimarus[31]
  • Commons gallery: Hermann Samuel Reimarus[32]
  • Described by source: Hamburg Biographies[33], Dictionary of Biblical Criticism and Interpretation (2007 ed.)[34], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[35], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[37], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[38], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[39], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[40], New International Encyclopedia[41], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[42]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[43]

Why It Matters

Hermann Samuel Reimarus has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

He has been cited as an influence by Albert Schweitzer[46], a theologian[47], 1875–1965[48], of German Reich[49], awarded the Nobel Peace Prize[50], specialised in philosophy[51].

FAQs

Where was Hermann Samuel Reimarus born?

Hermann Samuel Reimarus's place of birth was Hamburg[2].

Where did Hermann Samuel Reimarus die?

Hermann Samuel Reimarus died in Hamburg[4].

Who was Hermann Samuel Reimarus married to?

Hermann Samuel Reimarus's spouses include Q141638016[11].

What did Hermann Samuel Reimarus do for work?

Hermann Samuel Reimarus worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and head teacher[9].

Where did Hermann Samuel Reimarus go to school?

Hermann Samuel Reimarus was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[22] and Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums[23].

Who did Hermann Samuel Reimarus influence?

Hermann Samuel Reimarus has been cited as an influence by Albert Schweitzer[46].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [14] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  42. [43] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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