Johann David Michaelis

German academic (1717–1791)
Person human Q68133
Johann David Michaelis
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Johann David Michaelis

Summary

Johann David Michaelis is a human[1]. He was born in Halle (Saale)[2]. He was born on February 27, 1717[3]. He passed away in Göttingen[4]. He died on August 22, 1791[5]. He worked as a translator[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], philosopher[9], and geographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Halle (Saale)[2], Johann David Michaelis…
  • Johann David Michaelis died in Göttingen[4].
  • Johann David Michaelis was born on February 27, 1717[3].
  • Johann David Michaelis died on August 22, 1791[5].
  • Johann David Michaelis's father was Christian Benedict Michaelis[12].
  • Johann David Michaelis's mother was Dorothea Hedwig Michaelis[13].
  • Among Johann David Michaelis's spouses was Q140562655[14].
  • Among Johann David Michaelis's spouses was Louise Philippine Antoinette Michaelis[15].
  • A child of Johann David Michaelis was Caroline Schelling[16].
  • A child of Johann David Michaelis was Christian Friedrich Michaelis[17].
  • A child of Johann David Michaelis was Luise Wiedemann[18].
  • A child of Johann David Michaelis was Gottfried Philipp Michaelis[19].
  • A child of Johann David Michaelis was Charlotte Dietrich[20].
  • Johann David Michaelis held citizenship in Germany[21].
  • Johann David Michaelis held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[22].
  • Johann David Michaelis's professions included translator[6].
  • Johann David Michaelis's professions included theologian[7].
  • Johann David Michaelis worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Johann David Michaelis worked as a philosopher[9].
  • Johann David Michaelis worked as a geographer[10].
  • Johann David Michaelis was employed by University of Göttingen[23].
  • Among Johann David Michaelis's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[24].
  • Johann David Michaelis was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[25].
  • A notable student of Johann David Michaelis was August Ludwig von Schlözer[26].
  • A notable student of Johann David Michaelis was Johann Gottfried Eichhorn[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann David Michaelis was born in Halle (Saale)[2]. He was born on February 27, 1717[3]. His father was Christian Benedict Michaelis[12]. His mother was Dorothea Hedwig Michaelis[13].

Education

Johann David Michaelis was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[25]. Studied under Christian Benedict Michaelis[28], a university teacher[29], 1680–1764[30], of Germany[31], specialised in oriental studies[32] and Siegmund Jakob Baumgarten[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], philosopher[9], and geographer[10]. Employers include University of Göttingen[23], a campus university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1734[36], headquartered in Göttingen[37] and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[24], a public university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1502[40], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[41]. Notable students include August Ludwig von Schlözer[26], a mathematician[42], 1735–1809[43], of Hohenlohe-Kirchberg[44], awarded the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[45], specialised in history[46]; Johann Gottfried Eichhorn[27], a theologian[47], 1752–1827[48], of Kingdom of Württemberg[49], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[50]; Johann August von Starck[51], a theologian[52], 1741–1816[53], of Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[54]; Peter Forsskål[55], a botanist[56], 1732–1763[57], of Sweden[58], specialised in botany[59]; Jacob Baden[60], a linguist[61], 1735–1804[62], of Kingdom of Denmark[63]; and Johann Schweighäuser[64], a librarian[65], 1742–1830[66], of France[67].

Personal Life

Spouses include Q140562655[14] and Louise Philippine Antoinette Michaelis[15], 1739–1808[68]. Children include Caroline Schelling[16], a writer[69], 1763–1809[70], of Germany[71]; Christian Friedrich Michaelis[17], a physician[72], 1754–1814[73], of Germany[74], specialised in medicine[75]; Luise Wiedemann[18], 1770–1846[76]; Gottfried Philipp Michaelis[19], a physician[77], 1768–1811[78]; and Charlotte Dietrich[20], 1766–1793[79]. Johann David Michaelis's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[80].

Death and Burial

Johann David Michaelis died on August 22, 1791[5]. He died in Göttingen[4].

Why It Matters

Johann David Michaelis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]

His notable doctoral advisees include Johann August von Starck[83], a theologian[84], 1741–1816[85], of Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[86].

FAQs

Where was Johann David Michaelis born?

Johann David Michaelis was born in Halle (Saale)[2].

Where did Johann David Michaelis die?

Johann David Michaelis passed away in Göttingen[4].

Who were Johann David Michaelis's parents?

Johann David Michaelis's father was Christian Benedict Michaelis[12]. Johann David Michaelis's mother was Dorothea Hedwig Michaelis[13].

Who was Johann David Michaelis married to?

Johann David Michaelis's spouses include Q140562655[14] and Louise Philippine Antoinette Michaelis[15].

What did Johann David Michaelis do for work?

Johann David Michaelis worked as translator[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], philosopher[9], and geographer[10].

Where did Johann David Michaelis go to school?

Johann David Michaelis was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[25].

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  1. 30m ago · Bargioni · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 16
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'commons', 'da', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'he', 'it', 'ja', 'pt', 'ru', '
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 12d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sbn author id → SBLV035599, UBOV398786
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P396]]: UBOV398786, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/324551535|John David Michaelis (#324551535)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/8494|SBN UBO p"
  3. 9w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-07-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Q140562655, Louise Philippine Antoinette Michaelis
    Sibling → August Benedikt Michaelis
    Student → August Ludwig von Schlözer, Johann Gottfried Eichhorn, Johann August von Starck +3
    "/* wbeditentity-statements-multiple-properties-add:0||2 */ Adding statement(s) using [[:toollabs:wikidata-todo/relator2|Relator2]]"
  4. 12w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14611 → 99209
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  5. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 118783726
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  6. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 → 39662
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14585]]: 39662, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1782930557898"
  7. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 → 401262
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14536]]: 401262, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1782462304762"
  8. 16w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → August Ludwig von Schlözer, Johann Gottfried Eichhorn, Johann August von Starck +3
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/36495|batch #36495]]: P1066 student till, blf.fi, inverse"
  9. 20w ago · Kresspahl · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Caroline Schelling, Christian Friedrich Michaelis, Luise Wiedemann +2
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P40]]: [[Q94774258]]"
  10. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
    Educated at → —
    Employer → —
    Father → Christian Benedict Michaelis
    + 25 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30851|batch #30851]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (7)"
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