Matthew Poole

English Nonconformist theologian and biblical commentator (1624–1679)
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Matthew Poole

Summary

Matthew Poole is a human[1]. Born in York[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1624[3]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He died on October 12, 1679[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and Hebraist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Matthew Poole's place of birth was York[2].
  • Matthew Poole died in Amsterdam[4].
  • Matthew Poole was born on January 1, 1624[3].
  • Matthew Poole died on October 12, 1679[5].
  • Matthew Poole held citizenship in Kingdom of England[9].
  • Matthew Poole's professions included theologian[6].
  • Matthew Poole's professions included Hebraist[7].
  • Matthew Poole's field of work was biblical criticism[10].
  • Matthew Poole's field of work was biblical theology[11].
  • Matthew Poole's education included a stint at Emmanuel College[12].
  • Matthew Poole is recorded as male[13].
  • Matthew Poole's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Matthew Poole's family name is recorded as Poole[15].
  • Matthew Poole's given name is recorded as Matthew[16].
  • Matthew Poole's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
  • Matthew Poole's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[18].
  • Matthew Poole's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19].
  • Matthew Poole's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Matthew Poole's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[21].
  • Matthew Poole's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[22].

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Origins and Family

Matthew Poole was born in York[2]. He was born on January 1, 1624[3].

Education

Matthew Poole's education included a stint at Emmanuel College[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and Hebraist[7]. Fields of work include biblical criticism[10] and biblical theology[11], a branch of theology[23].

Death and Burial

Matthew Poole died on October 12, 1679[5]. He died in Amsterdam[4].

Why It Matters

Matthew Poole ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Matthew Poole born?

Born in York[2], Matthew Poole…

Where did Matthew Poole die?

Matthew Poole died in Amsterdam[4].

What did Matthew Poole do for work?

Matthew Poole worked as theologian[6] and Hebraist[7].

Where did Matthew Poole go to school?

Matthew Poole was educated at Emmanuel College[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Field of work biblical criticism, biblical theology
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of England
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