Johannes Meursius
Dutch philologist and historian
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Summary
Johannes Meursius was born on February 9, 1579[1], in Loosduinen[2]. He died on September 20, 1639[3], in Sorø[4]. He worked as a poet[5], historian[6], classical philologist[7], publisher[8], and antiquarian seller[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1579[11]
- Child: Johannes van Meurs[12]
- Country of citizenship: Dutch Republic[13]
- Occupation: university teacher[14], jurist[15], antiquarian bookseller[16]
- Field of work: history of the Netherlands[17], history of Denmark[18], historiography[19]
- Employer: Leiden University[20]
- Notable work: Graecae feriae, sive De festis Graecorum[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Johannes Meursius[23]
- Family name: Meursius[24]
- Given name: Johannes[25]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[26], Riemann's Music Dictionary[27], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[28], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[31]
- Commons Creator page: Johannes Meursius[32]
- Different from: Jan van Meurs[33]
Why It Matters
Johannes Meursius has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Johannes Meursius born?
Johannes Meursius was born in Loosduinen[2].
Where did Johannes Meursius die?
Johannes Meursius passed away in Sorø[4].
What did Johannes Meursius do for work?
Johannes Meursius worked as a poet[5], historian[6], classical philologist[7], publisher[8], and antiquarian seller[9].