Johannes Zwick

German Reformer & hymnwriter (1496–1542)
Person human Q97531
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Johannes Zwick

Summary

Johannes Zwick is a human[1]. He was born in Constance[2]. He was born on January 1, 1496[3]. He passed away in Bischofszell[4]. He died on January 1, 1542[5]. He worked as a pastor[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and hymnwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johannes Zwick was born in Constance[2].
  • Johannes Zwick passed away in Bischofszell[4].
  • Johannes Zwick was born on January 1, 1496[3].
  • Johannes Zwick was born on 1496[12].
  • Johannes Zwick died on January 1, 1542[5].
  • Johannes Zwick died on October 23, 1542[13].
  • Johannes Zwick held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Johannes Zwick worked as a pastor[6].
  • Johannes Zwick's professions included theologian[7].
  • Johannes Zwick worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Johannes Zwick's professions included writer[9].
  • Johannes Zwick worked as a hymnwriter[10].
  • Johannes Zwick's professions included jurist[15].
  • Among Johannes Zwick's employers was University of Basel[16].
  • Johannes Zwick's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[17].
  • Johannes Zwick's religion is recorded as Protestantism[18].
  • Johannes Zwick was influenced by Wolfgang Capito[19].
  • Johannes Zwick was influenced by Martin Bucer[20].
  • Johannes Zwick was influenced by Huldrych Zwingli[21].
  • Johannes Zwick is recorded as male[22].
  • Johannes Zwick's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • The cause of death was plague[24].
  • Johannes Zwick earned the academic degree of Doctor of Laws[25].
  • Johannes Zwick's family name is recorded as Zwick[26].
  • Johannes Zwick's given name is recorded as Johannes[27].

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Origins and Family

Johannes Zwick's place of birth was Constance[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1496[3] and 1496[12].

Education

Johannes Zwick earned the academic degree of Doctor of Laws[25]. He studied under Ulrich Zasius[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pastor[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], hymnwriter[10], and jurist[15]. Johannes Zwick was employed by University of Basel[16].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Lutheranism[17], a Christian denominational family[29], founded in 1517[30] and Protestantism[18], a Christian denominational family[31], founded in 1517[32].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1542[5] and October 23, 1542[13]. Johannes Zwick passed away in Bischofszell[4]. The cause of death was plague[24].

Why It Matters

Johannes Zwick ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Johannes Zwick born?

Johannes Zwick's place of birth was Constance[2].

Where did Johannes Zwick die?

Johannes Zwick died in Bischofszell[4].

What did Johannes Zwick do for work?

Johannes Zwick worked as pastor[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and hymnwriter[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . 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. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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