Jacob Fabricius

German astronomer (1576-1654)
Person human Q112553
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Jacob Fabricius

Summary

Jacob Fabricius is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rostock[2]. He was born on August 28, 1576[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on August 14, 1654[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], university teacher[7], physician[8], personal physician[9], and writer[10]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Jacob Fabricius was born in Rostock[2].
  • Jacob Fabricius passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Jacob Fabricius was born on August 28, 1576[3].
  • Jacob Fabricius died on August 14, 1654[5].
  • Jacob Fabricius died on August 14, 1652[12].
  • A child of Jacob Fabricius was Elisabeth Fabricius[13].
  • Jacob Fabricius held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Jacob Fabricius worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Jacob Fabricius's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Jacob Fabricius's professions included physician[8].
  • Jacob Fabricius worked as a personal physician[9].
  • Jacob Fabricius worked as a writer[10].
  • Among Jacob Fabricius's employers was University of Rostock[15].
  • Jacob Fabricius's education included a stint at Great School of Rostock[16].
  • Jacob Fabricius is recorded as male[17].
  • Jacob Fabricius's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jacob Fabricius's Commons category is recorded as Jacob Fabricius (physician)[19].
  • Jacob Fabricius's family name is recorded as Fabricius[20].
  • Jacob Fabricius's given name is recorded as Jacob[21].
  • Jacob Fabricius's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[22].
  • Jacob Fabricius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Jacob Fabricius's P14608 is recorded as 124827012[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Jacob Fabricius was born in Rostock[2]. He was born on August 28, 1576[3].

Education

Jacob Fabricius's education included a stint at Great School of Rostock[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], university teacher[7], physician[8], personal physician[9], and writer[10]. Jacob Fabricius was employed by University of Rostock[15].

Personal Life

A child of Jacob Fabricius was Elisabeth Fabricius[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 14, 1654[5] and August 14, 1652[12]. Jacob Fabricius passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Why It Matters

Jacob Fabricius is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Jacob Fabricius born?

Born in Rostock[2], Jacob Fabricius…

Where did Jacob Fabricius die?

Jacob Fabricius passed away in Copenhagen[4].

What did Jacob Fabricius do for work?

Jacob Fabricius worked as astronomer[6], university teacher[7], physician[8], personal physician[9], and writer[10].

Where did Jacob Fabricius go to school?

Jacob Fabricius was educated at Great School of Rostock[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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