Johann Jakob Hofmann

Swiss historian and theologian (1635-1706)
Person human Q117120
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Summary

Johann Jakob Hofmann was born on September 11, 1635[1], in Basel[2]. He died on May 10, 1706[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as a historian[5], theologian[6], university teacher[7], and classical philologist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[10]
  • Employer: University of Basel[11]
  • Religion or worldview: Protestantism[12], reformed[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Family name: Hofmann[15]
  • Given name: Johann Jakob[16]
  • Work location: Basel[17]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Basel[18]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[20]
  • Attested in: Mare Magnum (vol. 82)[21]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[22]
  • P14608: 100358985[23]
  • P14611: 95854[24]

Why It Matters

Johann Jakob Hofmann is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

Works attributed to him include Lexicon Universale[26], a written work[27].

FAQs

Where was Johann Jakob Hofmann born?

Johann Jakob Hofmann's place of birth was Basel[2].

Where did Johann Jakob Hofmann die?

Johann Jakob Hofmann passed away in Basel[4].

What did Johann Jakob Hofmann do for work?

Johann Jakob Hofmann worked as a historian[5], theologian[6], university teacher[7], and classical philologist[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . Hofmann, Johann Jacob. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . maru.firenze.sbn.it. maru.firenze.sbn.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation → historian, theologian, university teacher +1
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