Michael Baius

Belgian theologian
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Summary

Michael Baius was born on January 1, 1513[1], in Melin[2]. He died on September 16, 1589[3], in Leuven[4]. He worked as a theologian[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (205 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: December 16, 1589[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Belgium[9], County of Flanders[10]
  • Field of work: theology[11]
  • Employer: Old University of Leuven[12]
  • Educated at: Old University of Leuven[13]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Michael Baius[16]
  • Family name: Baius[17]
  • Given name: Michel[18], Michele[19]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22], Kościelna encyclopedia[23], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[26]
  • Name in native language: Michel De Bay[27]

Why It Matters

Michael Baius has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Michael Baius born?

Michael Baius's place of birth was Melin[2].

Where did Michael Baius die?

Michael Baius passed away in Leuven[4].

What did Michael Baius do for work?

Michael Baius worked as a theologian[5] and university teacher[6].

Where did Michael Baius go to school?

Michael Baius was educated at Old University of Leuven[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Q24341330. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Baius, Michael. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Q24341330. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Q24341330. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . Q24341330. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . Q24341330. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Q24341330. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Q24341330. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Q24341330. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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