Simon Grynaeus

German theologian (1493–1541)
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Simon Grynaeus

Summary

Simon Grynaeus is a human[1]. He was born in Veringendorf[2]. He was born on January 1, 1493[3]. He passed away in Basel[4]. He died on January 1, 1541[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], author[8], humanist[9], and teacher[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Simon Grynaeus was born in Veringendorf[2].
  • Simon Grynaeus passed away in Basel[4].
  • Simon Grynaeus was born on January 1, 1493[3].
  • Simon Grynaeus died on January 1, 1541[5].
  • Simon Grynaeus died on August 1, 1541[12].
  • Simon Grynaeus was married to Katherine Lompart[13].
  • Simon Grynaeus was married to Magdalena Speyer[14].
  • Simon Grynaeus held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Simon Grynaeus worked as a theologian[6].
  • Simon Grynaeus's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Simon Grynaeus's professions included author[8].
  • Simon Grynaeus worked as a humanist[9].
  • Simon Grynaeus worked as a teacher[10].
  • Simon Grynaeus held the position of rector of the University of Basel[16].
  • Among Simon Grynaeus's employers was Heidelberg University[17].
  • Simon Grynaeus was educated at University of Tübingen[18].
  • Simon Grynaeus's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19].
  • Simon Grynaeus's doctoral advisor was Johann Reuchlin[20].
  • Simon Grynaeus's doctoral advisor was Philipp Melanchthon[21].
  • Simon Grynaeus's religion is recorded as Protestantism[22].
  • Simon Grynaeus's religion is recorded as reformed[23].
  • Simon Grynaeus is recorded as male[24].
  • Simon Grynaeus's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Simon Grynaeus is associated with the German Renaissance movement[26].
  • Simon Grynaeus supervised Simon Sulzer as a doctoral student[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Veringendorf[2], Simon Grynaeus… he was born on January 1, 1493[3].

Education

Educated at University of Tübingen[18], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31] and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1502[34], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[35]. Doctoral advisors include Johann Reuchlin[20], a philosopher[36], 1455–1522[37], of Holy Roman Empire[38], specialised in study of the Hebrew language[39] and Philipp Melanchthon[21], an astronomer[40], 1497–1560[41], of Germany[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], author[8], humanist[9], and teacher[10]. Among Simon Grynaeus's employers was Heidelberg University[17]. He held the position of rector of the University of Basel[16]. He supervised Simon Sulzer as a doctoral student[27].

Personal Life

Spouses include Katherine Lompart[13] and Magdalena Speyer[14]. Religious affiliations include Protestantism[22], a Christian denominational family[43], founded in 1517[44] and reformed[23], in Switzerland[45].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1541[5] and August 1, 1541[12]. Simon Grynaeus died in Basel[4].

Why It Matters

Simon Grynaeus has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

His notable doctoral advisees include Simon Sulzer[47], a theologian[48], 1508–1585[49], of Switzerland[50].

FAQs

Where was Simon Grynaeus born?

Born in Veringendorf[2], Simon Grynaeus…

Where did Simon Grynaeus die?

Simon Grynaeus died in Basel[4].

Who was Simon Grynaeus married to?

Simon Grynaeus's spouses include Katherine Lompart[13] and Magdalena Speyer[14].

What did Simon Grynaeus do for work?

Simon Grynaeus worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], author[8], humanist[9], and teacher[10].

Where did Simon Grynaeus go to school?

Simon Grynaeus was educated at University of Tübingen[18] and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . Contemporaries of Erasmus (vol. 2). hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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