Michael Walther

German mathematician and theologian
Person human Q1929719
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Summary

Michael Walther was born on March 3, 1638[1], in Aurich[2]. He died on January 1, 1692[3], in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], university teacher[6], and Protestant theologian[7]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: January 23, 1693[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Employer: University of Wittenberg[11]
  • Educated at: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[12]
  • Student: Johann Georg Neumann[13], Christian Donat[14], Johann Pasch[15], Johann Franz Buddeus[16], Johann Baptist Röschel[17]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Doctoral student: Martin Stempel[20], Peter Stamm[21], Johann Christian Hertzog[22], Richard Hencke[23], Nicolaus Thesing[24], Anthon Gunther Ibbeken[25], Hermann Alberti[26]
  • Family name: Walther[27]
  • Given name: Michael[28]
  • Work location: Lutherstadt Wittenberg[29]
  • Student of: Michael Walther[30], Aegidius Strauch[31], Constantin Ziegra[32]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[33], Biographical Lexicon for East Frisia (online version)[34]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[35]
  • P14611: 175732[36]

FAQs

Where was Michael Walther born?

Michael Walther was born in Aurich[2].

Where did Michael Walther die?

Michael Walther died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].

What did Michael Walther do for work?

Michael Walther worked as a mathematician[5], university teacher[6], and Protestant theologian[7].

Where did Michael Walther go to school?

Michael Walther was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[12].

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  1. 25d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 4041
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  2. 5w ago · Printstream · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 4041
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  3. 14w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14611 → 175732
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → mathematician, university teacher, Protestant theologian
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → mathematician, university teacher, Protestant theologian
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  6. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Aurich
    Student of → Michael Walther, Aegidius Strauch, Constantin Ziegra
    Doctoral student → Martin Stempel, Peter Stamm, Johann Christian Hertzog +4
    Educated at → Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
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