Sigmund von Birken
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Summary
Sigmund von Birken was born on April 25, 1626[1], in Skalná[2]. He died on June 12, 1681[3], in Nuremberg[4]. He worked as a poet[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 5, 1626[8]
- Place of burial: Johannisfriedhof (Nürnberg)[9]
- Spouse: Margareta Magdalena von Birken[10]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
- Educated at: Friedrich Schiller University Jena[12]
- Award received: Poet's Crown[13]
- Member of: Fruitbearing Society[14], Pegnesian Flower Order[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Sigmund von Birken[17]
- Archives at: Historisches Archiv des Germanischen Nationalmuseums[18]
- Residence: Nuremberg[19]
- Given name: Sigmund[20]
- Pseudonym: Floridan[21]
- Work location: Wolfenbüttel[22], Nuremberg[23]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Zedler, Großes vollständiges Universallexicon aller Wissenschaften und Künste[26], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[27], Lutheran service book: companion to the hymns[28], A Dictionary of Hymnology[29], Poets Laureate in the Holy Roman Empire: a Bio-bibliographical Handbook[30], Kartenmacher aller Länder und Zeiten[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[32]
- Nickname: Der Erwachsene[33]
- Birth name: Sigmund Betulius[34]
- Name in native language: Sigmund von Birken[35]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Christian Hymns[36]
Why It Matters
Sigmund von Birken has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Sigmund von Birken born?
Sigmund von Birken was born in Skalná[2].
Where did Sigmund von Birken die?
Sigmund von Birken died in Nuremberg[4].
Who was Sigmund von Birken married to?
Sigmund von Birken's spouses include Margareta Magdalena von Birken[10].
What did Sigmund von Birken do for work?
Sigmund von Birken worked as a poet[5] and writer[6].
Where did Sigmund von Birken go to school?
Sigmund von Birken was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[12].
What awards did Sigmund von Birken receive?
Honors received include Poet's Crown[13].