Martin Rinkart
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Summary
Martin Rinkart was born on April 23, 1586[1], in Eilenburg[2]. He died on December 8, 1649[3], in Eilenburg[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], composer[6], writer[7], cantor[8], and deacon[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (250 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: April 24, 1586[11]
- Place of burial: Nikolaikirche[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Occupation: parson[14], Lutheran archdeacon[15], Lutheran pastor[16], Lutheran theologian[17], independent publisher[18], hymnwriter[19], teacher[20], musician[21]
- Educated at: Thomasschule zu Leipzig[22], Leipzig University[23]
- Notable work: Now Thank We All Our God[24]
- Member of: Thomanerchor[25]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Martin Rinckart[28]
- Residence: Eisleben[29], Erdeborn[30], Eilenburg[31]
- Family name: Rinckart[32]
- Given name: Martin[33]
- Academic major: theology[34], philosophy[35]
- Feast day: December 8[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Martin Rinckart[37]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[38], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[40]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Christian Hymns[41]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Martin Rinkart include 118178 Rinckart[42], an asteroid[43].
Why It Matters
Martin Rinkart has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Entities named for him include 118178 Rinckart[42], an asteroid[43].
FAQs
Where was Martin Rinkart born?
Martin Rinkart was born in Eilenburg[2].
Where did Martin Rinkart die?
Martin Rinkart passed away in Eilenburg[4].
What did Martin Rinkart do for work?
Martin Rinkart worked as a theologian[5], composer[6], writer[7], cantor[8], and deacon[9].
Where did Martin Rinkart go to school?
Martin Rinkart was educated at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[22] and Leipzig University[23].