Johann Schreck

German missionary active in China (1576-1630)
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Johann Schreck

Summary

Johann Schreck is a human[1]. He was born in Bingen[2]. He was born on January 1, 1576[3]. He died in Beijing[4]. He died on May 11, 1630[5]. He worked as a physician[6], naturalist[7], botanist[8], astronomer[9], and translator[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Johann Schreck's place of birth was Bingen[2].
  • Johann Schreck passed away in Beijing[4].
  • Johann Schreck was born on January 1, 1576[3].
  • Johann Schreck died on May 11, 1630[5].
  • Burial took place at Zhalan Cemetery[12].
  • Johann Schreck's father was Sebastian Schreck[13].
  • Johann Schreck held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[14].
  • Johann Schreck's professions included physician[6].
  • Johann Schreck's professions included naturalist[7].
  • Johann Schreck worked as a botanist[8].
  • Johann Schreck worked as an astronomer[9].
  • Johann Schreck worked as a translator[10].
  • Johann Schreck's education included a stint at University of Altdorf[15].
  • Johann Schreck was educated at University of Padua[16].
  • Johann Schreck was educated at University of Freiburg[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Schreck is Diagrams and explanations of the wonderful machines of the Far West[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Schreck is Nova plantarum, animalium et mineralium Mexicanorum historia[19].
  • Johann Schreck was a member of Accademia dei Lincei[20].
  • Johann Schreck's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Johann Schreck is recorded as male[22].
  • Johann Schreck's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Johann Schreck's Commons category is recorded as Johannes Schreck[24].
  • Johann Schreck's religious order is recorded as Society of Jesus[25].
  • Johann Schreck's family name is recorded as Schreck[26].
  • Johann Schreck's given name is recorded as Johann[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bingen[2], Johann Schreck… he was born on January 1, 1576[3]. His father was Sebastian Schreck[13].

Education

Educated at University of Altdorf[15], a university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1578[30], headquartered in Altdorf bei Nürnberg[31]; University of Padua[16], a university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1222[34], headquartered in Padua[35]; and University of Freiburg[17], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1457[38], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], naturalist[7], botanist[8], astronomer[9], and translator[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Diagrams and explanations of the wonderful machines of the Far West[18], a written work[40] and Nova plantarum, animalium et mineralium Mexicanorum historia[19], a scientific work[41], written by Francisco Hernández de Toledo[42].

Personal Life

Johann Schreck's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

Johann Schreck died on May 11, 1630[5]. He passed away in Beijing[4]. Burial took place at Zhalan Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Johann Schreck has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Works attributed to him include Diagrams and explanations of the wonderful machines of the Far West[44], a written work[45].

FAQs

Where was Johann Schreck born?

Born in Bingen[2], Johann Schreck…

Where did Johann Schreck die?

Johann Schreck died in Beijing[4].

Who were Johann Schreck's parents?

Johann Schreck's father was Sebastian Schreck[13].

What did Johann Schreck do for work?

Johann Schreck worked as physician[6], naturalist[7], botanist[8], astronomer[9], and translator[10].

Where did Johann Schreck go to school?

Johann Schreck was educated at University of Altdorf[15], University of Padua[16], and University of Freiburg[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] ↑ . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . bdcconline.net. Retrieved . bdcconline.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . bdcconline.net. Retrieved . bdcconline.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . bdcconline.net. bdcconline.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] ↑ . nationaltrustcollections.org.uk. Retrieved . nationaltrustcollections.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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