Maciej Miechowita
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Summary
Maciej Miechowita was born on January 1, 1457[1], in Miechów[2]. He died on September 18, 1523[3], in Kraków[4]. He worked as a geographer[5], historian[6], and astrologer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (196 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Wawel Cathedral[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Poland[10]
- Employer: Jagiellonian University[11]
- Educated at: Jagiellonian University[12]
- Notable work: Chronica Polonorum[13]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Maciej Miechowita[16]
- Given name: Maciej[17]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18], Polish Biographical Dictionary[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[20]
- Commons Creator page: Maciej Miechowita[21]
- Name in native language: Maciej Miechowita[22]
- P14608: 100305598[23]
- P14974: 39344[24], 11843[25]
Why It Matters
Maciej Miechowita has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
Works attributed to him include Chronica Polonorum[28], a literary work[29].
FAQs
Where was Maciej Miechowita born?
Maciej Miechowita was born in Miechów[2].
Where did Maciej Miechowita die?
Maciej Miechowita died in Kraków[4].
What did Maciej Miechowita do for work?
Maciej Miechowita worked as a geographer[5], historian[6], and astrologer[7].
Where did Maciej Miechowita go to school?
Maciej Miechowita was educated at Jagiellonian University[12].