Johann Herwagen
Swiss-German printer in Strasbourg and Basel (1497-1558)
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Summary
Johann Herwagen was born on 1497[1] in Watterdingen[2]. He died on 1558[3] in Basel[4]. He worked as a publisher[5] and printer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Gertrude Lachner[8]
- Child: Johann Herwagen[9]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: Johann Herwagen (I)[12]
- Family name: Herwagen[13]
- Given name: Johann[14]
- Work location: Basel[15], Strasbourg[16]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[17], Contemporaries of Erasmus (vol. 2)[18], Die Buchdrucker des 16. und 17. Jahrhunderts im deutschen Sprachgebiet, by Christoph Reske, 2nd ed.[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[20], Greek[21]
- End of work period: 1557[22]
- Significant person: Erasmus[23], Beatus Rhenanus[24], Philipp Melanchthon[25]
- Attested in: Mare Magnum (vol. 82)[26]
- P14927: 119707950[27]
Why It Matters
Johann Herwagen is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Johann Herwagen born?
Johann Herwagen's place of birth was Watterdingen[2].
Where did Johann Herwagen die?
Johann Herwagen passed away in Basel[4].
Who was Johann Herwagen married to?
Johann Herwagen's spouses include Gertrude Lachner[8].