Johannes Mathesius

German theologian (1504-1565)
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Johannes Mathesius
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Summary

Johannes Mathesius is a human[1]. He was born in Rochlitz[2]. He was born on June 24, 1504[3]. He passed away in Jáchymov[4]. He died on October 7, 1565[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], mineralogist[7], Christian minister[8], Protestant theologian[9], and Protestant reformer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rochlitz[2].
  • Johannes Mathesius passed away in Jáchymov[4].
  • Johannes Mathesius was born on June 24, 1504[3].
  • Johannes Mathesius died on October 7, 1565[5].
  • Johannes Mathesius's father was Wolfgang Matheß[12].
  • A child of Johannes Mathesius was Johannes Mathesius[13].
  • A child of Johannes Mathesius was Paul Mathesius[14].
  • Johannes Mathesius held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • German was Johannes Mathesius's native language[16].
  • Johannes Mathesius worked as a theologian[6].
  • Johannes Mathesius's professions included mineralogist[7].
  • Johannes Mathesius worked as a Christian minister[8].
  • Johannes Mathesius worked as a Protestant theologian[9].
  • Johannes Mathesius worked as a Protestant reformer[10].
  • Johannes Mathesius worked as a pastor[17].
  • Johannes Mathesius's field of work was theology[18].
  • Johannes Mathesius's field of work was administration and management of the church[19].
  • Johannes Mathesius's field of work was mineralogy[20].
  • Johannes Mathesius held the position of rector[21].
  • Johannes Mathesius was educated at University of Ingolstadt[22].
  • Johannes Mathesius's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[23].
  • Johannes Mathesius is recorded as male[24].
  • Johannes Mathesius's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Johannes Mathesius's Commons category is recorded as Johannes Mathesius[26].
  • Johannes Mathesius's family name is recorded as Mathesius[27].

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Origins and Family

Johannes Mathesius's place of birth was Rochlitz[2]. He was born on June 24, 1504[3]. His father was Wolfgang Matheß[12]. German was his native language[16].

Education

Johannes Mathesius was educated at University of Ingolstadt[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], mineralogist[7], Christian minister[8], Protestant theologian[9], Protestant reformer[10], and pastor[17]. Fields of work include theology[18], an academic discipline[28]; administration and management of the church[19]; and mineralogy[20], a branch of geology[29]. Johannes Mathesius held the position of rector[21].

Personal Life

Children include Johannes Mathesius[13], a physician[30], 1544–1607[31], of Germany[32] and Paul Mathesius[14], a university teacher[33], 1548–1584[34], of Germany[35]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[23].

Death and Burial

Johannes Mathesius died on October 7, 1565[5]. He died in Jáchymov[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Johannes Mathesius include mathesiusite[36], a mineral species[37].

Why It Matters

Johannes Mathesius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Entities named for him include mathesiusite[36], a mineral species[37].

FAQs

Where was Johannes Mathesius born?

Born in Rochlitz[2].

Where did Johannes Mathesius die?

Johannes Mathesius passed away in Jáchymov[4].

Who were Johannes Mathesius's parents?

Johannes Mathesius's father was Wolfgang Matheß[12].

What did Johannes Mathesius do for work?

Johannes Mathesius worked as theologian[6], mineralogist[7], Christian minister[8], Protestant theologian[9], and Protestant reformer[10].

Where did Johannes Mathesius go to school?

Johannes Mathesius was educated at University of Ingolstadt[22].

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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → German theologian (1504-1565)
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  8. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0394938-Mathesius-Johannes-15041565
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  9. 18w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Johannes
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