Johannes Agricola
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Summary
Johannes Agricola was born on April 20, 1494[1], in Eisleben[2]. He died on September 22, 1566[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], university teacher[6], writer[7], Protestant reformer[8], and humanist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (547 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: April 24, 1494[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Occupation: parson[13], Protestant theologian[14], theologian[15]
- Field of work: theology[16], Protestant Reformation[17], literary activity[18]
- Position held: professor[19]
- Employer: University of Wittenberg[20]
- Educated at: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[21]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Movement: German Renaissance[24]
- Commons category: Johannes Agricola (reformer)[25]
- Archives at: University Library of Erlangen-Nürnberg[26]
- Family name: Agricola[27]
- Given name: Johannes[28]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia[31], Encyclopedic Lexicon[32], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[33], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[34], Kościelna encyclopedia[35], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[36], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[37], A Dictionary of Hymnology[38], New International Encyclopedia[39], Selbstzeugnisse im deutschsprachigen Raum[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[41]
- Significant person: Philipp Melanchthon[42]
Why It Matters
Johannes Agricola has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Johannes Agricola born?
Johannes Agricola was born in Eisleben[2].
Where did Johannes Agricola die?
Johannes Agricola died in Berlin[4].
What did Johannes Agricola do for work?
Johannes Agricola worked as a philosopher[5], university teacher[6], writer[7], Protestant reformer[8], and humanist[9].
Where did Johannes Agricola go to school?
Johannes Agricola was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[21].