Simon Episcopius
Dutch theologian
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Summary
Simon Episcopius was born on January 8, 1583[1], in Amsterdam[2]. He died on April 4, 1643[3], in Amsterdam[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 (162 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[8], Kingdom of the Netherlands[9], Dutch Republic[10]
- Employer: Leiden University[11], Remonstrants seminary[12]
- Educated at: Leiden University[13]
- Religion or worldview: Arminianism[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Simon Episcopius[16]
- Family name: Episcopius[17]
- Given name: Simon[18]
- Depicted by: Portrait of Simon Episcopius (1583-1643)[19], Portrait of Simon Episcopius (1583-1643), echtgenoot van Maria Pessers[20], Portrait of Simon Episcopius, theology teacher in Leiden[21], Portrait of Simon Episcopius (Bisschop) (1583-1643)[22], Simon Episcopius (1583–1643)[23]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Desktop Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[28], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[29], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[31]
Why It Matters
Simon Episcopius has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Simon Episcopius born?
Simon Episcopius was born in Amsterdam[2].
Where did Simon Episcopius die?
Simon Episcopius died in Amsterdam[4].
What did Simon Episcopius do for work?
Simon Episcopius worked as a theologian[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Simon Episcopius go to school?
Simon Episcopius was educated at Leiden University[13].