Johannes Gerdes

German theologian
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Summary

Johannes Gerdes was born on December 18, 1624[1], in Wolgast[2]. He died on March 29, 1673[3], in Stockholm[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], university teacher[6], Lutheran pastor[7], orientalist[8], and philosopher[9]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Riddarholm Church[11]
  • Father: David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl[12]
  • Child: Frans Joachim Ehrenstrahl[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[14], Sweden[15]
  • Occupation: parson[16], Protestant theologian[17]
  • Position held: pastor of the German St. Gertrude's parish[18]
  • Employer: University of Greifswald[19]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Family name: Gerdes[22]
  • Given name: Johannes[23]
  • Work location: Stockholm[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[25], Swedish[26]

FAQs

Where was Johannes Gerdes born?

Johannes Gerdes was born in Wolgast[2].

Where did Johannes Gerdes die?

Johannes Gerdes died in Stockholm[4].

Who were Johannes Gerdes's parents?

Johannes Gerdes's father was David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl[12].

What did Johannes Gerdes do for work?

Johannes Gerdes worked as a theologian[5], university teacher[6], Lutheran pastor[7], orientalist[8], and philosopher[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 2
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → theologian, university teacher, Lutheran pastor +4
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial → Riddarholm Church
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    Place of death → Stockholm
    Country of citizenship → Germany, Sweden
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