Samuel Hartlib
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Summary
Samuel Hartlib was born on January 1, 1600[1], in Elbląg[2]. He died on January 1, 1662[3], in London[4]. He worked as an agronomist[5], pedagogue[6], educator[7], polymath[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (241 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1600[11]
- Date of death: March 10, 1662[12]
- Place of burial: Dutch Church, Austin Friars[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[14]
- Occupation: bookseller[15]
- Educated at: University of Cambridge[16], University of Königsberg[17]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[18], Reformed Christianity[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family name: Hartlib[21]
- Given name: Samuel[22]
- Work location: London[23]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[28], Otto's encyclopedia[29], De Vroedschap van Amsterdam, 1578-1795[30], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[31], New International Encyclopedia[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
Why It Matters
Samuel Hartlib has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Samuel Hartlib born?
Samuel Hartlib's place of birth was Elbląg[2].
Where did Samuel Hartlib die?
Samuel Hartlib passed away in London[4].
What did Samuel Hartlib do for work?
Samuel Hartlib worked as an agronomist[5], pedagogue[6], educator[7], polymath[8], and writer[9].
Where did Samuel Hartlib go to school?
Samuel Hartlib was educated at University of Cambridge[16] and University of Königsberg[17].