Sebastian Münster
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Sebastian Münster
Summary
Sebastian Münster is a human[1]. Born in Nieder-Ingelheim[2], he… he was born on January 20, 1488[3]. He passed away in Basel[4]. He died on May 26, 1552[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6], writer[7], translator[8], university teacher[9], and cosmographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,286 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Sebastian Münster's place of birth was Nieder-Ingelheim[2].
- Sebastian Münster died in Basel[4].
- Sebastian Münster was born on January 20, 1488[3].
- Sebastian Münster was born on 1489[12].
- Sebastian Münster was born on January 20, 1488[13].
- Sebastian Münster died on May 26, 1552[5].
- Sebastian Münster held citizenship in Germany[14].
- Sebastian Münster held citizenship in Switzerland[15].
- Sebastian Münster worked as a cartographer[6].
- Sebastian Münster's professions included writer[7].
- Sebastian Münster's professions included translator[8].
- Sebastian Münster worked as a university teacher[9].
- Sebastian Münster worked as a cosmographer[10].
- Sebastian Münster worked as a Hebraist[16].
- Sebastian Münster's field of work was geography[17].
- Sebastian Münster's field of work was theology[18].
- Sebastian Münster's field of work was Protestant Reformation[19].
- Sebastian Münster's field of work was astronomy[20].
- Sebastian Münster's field of work was study of the Hebrew language[21].
- Sebastian Münster's field of work was mathematics[22].
- Sebastian Münster held the position of rector of the University of Basel[23].
- Among Sebastian Münster's employers was Heidelberg University[24].
- Sebastian Münster was employed by University of Basel[25].
- Sebastian Münster's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[26].
- Sebastian Münster's doctoral advisor was Johannes Stöffler[27].
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Origins and Family
Sebastian Münster's place of birth was Nieder-Ingelheim[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 20, 1488[3] and 1489[12].
Education
Sebastian Münster was educated at University of Tübingen[26]. His doctoral advisor was Johannes Stöffler[27]. He studied under Gregor Reisch[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include cartographer[6], writer[7], translator[8], university teacher[9], cosmographer[10], and Hebraist[16]. Fields of work include geography[17], an academic discipline[29]; theology[18], an academic discipline[30]; Protestant Reformation[19], a subject heading[31]; astronomy[20], a branch of science[32]; study of the Hebrew language[21], an academic discipline[33]; and mathematics[22], an academic discipline[34]. Employers include Heidelberg University[24], a public research university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1386[37], headquartered in Heidelberg[38] and University of Basel[25], a public research university[39], in Switzerland[40], founded in 1460[41], headquartered in Basel[42]. Sebastian Münster held the position of rector of the University of Basel[23]. A notable student of him was Erasmus Oswald Schreckenfuchs[43].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Sebastian Münster is Cosmographia[44].
Personal Life
Religious affiliations include Lutheranism[45], a Christian denominational family[46], founded in 1517[47] and Catholicism[48], a Christian denominational family[49], founded in 1054[50].
Death and Burial
Sebastian Münster died on May 26, 1552[5]. He passed away in Basel[4]. The cause of death was plague[51].
Why It Matters
Sebastian Münster ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,286 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Works attributed to him include Cosmographia[54], a literary work[55].
FAQs
Where was Sebastian Münster born?
Born in Nieder-Ingelheim[2], Sebastian Münster…
Where did Sebastian Münster die?
Sebastian Münster passed away in Basel[4].
What did Sebastian Münster do for work?
Sebastian Münster worked as cartographer[6], writer[7], translator[8], university teacher[9], and cosmographer[10].
Where did Sebastian Münster go to school?
Sebastian Münster was educated at University of Tübingen[26].