Theodore Beza

Summary

Theodore Beza is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Vézelay^[2]. He was born on June 24, 1519^[3]. He died in Geneva^[4]. He died on October 13, 1605^[5]. He worked as a theologian^[6], translator^[7], writer^[8], university teacher^[9], and playwright^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (340 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Theodore Beza's place of birth was Vézelay^[2].
• Theodore Beza died in Geneva^[4].
• Theodore Beza was born on June 24, 1519^[3].
• Theodore Beza died on October 13, 1605^[5].
• Theodore Beza held citizenship in France^[12].
• Theodore Beza held citizenship in Republic of Geneva^[13].
• Theodore Beza held citizenship in Switzerland^[14].
• Theodore Beza's professions included theologian^[6].
• Theodore Beza's professions included translator^[7].
• Theodore Beza's professions included writer^[8].
• Theodore Beza worked as a university teacher^[9].
• Theodore Beza's professions included playwright^[10].
• Theodore Beza worked as a Bible translator^[15].
• Theodore Beza's field of work was theology^[16].
• Theodore Beza's field of work was history^[17].
• Theodore Beza's field of work was poetry^[18].
• Among Theodore Beza's employers was University of Lausanne^[19].
• Among Theodore Beza's employers was University of Geneva^[20].
• Theodore Beza's education included a stint at Old University of Orléans^[21].
• Theodore Beza's doctoral advisor was Melchior Volmar^[22].
• A notable student of Theodore Beza was Dominicus Baudius^[23].
• A notable work attributed to Theodore Beza is Right of Magistrates^[24].
• Theodore Beza received the Poet's Crown^[25].
• Theodore Beza's religion is recorded as Protestantism^[26].
• Theodore Beza is recorded as male^[27].

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: FR^[29]

• Began / founded: 1519-06-24^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1605-10-13^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: 87c04abc-6a74-49b7-9242-542dcad5cbe7^[32]

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Origins and Family

Theodore Beza was born in Vézelay^[2]. He was born on June 24, 1519^[3].

Education

Theodore Beza's education included a stint at Old University of Orléans^[21]. His doctoral advisor was Melchior Volmar^[22]. He studied under Melchior Volmar^[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian^[6], translator^[7], writer^[8], university teacher^[9], playwright^[10], and Bible translator^[15]. Fields of work include theology^[16], an academic discipline^[34]; history^[17]; and poetry^[18], a literary form^[35]. Employers include University of Lausanne^[19], a public university^[36], in Switzerland^[37], founded in 1537^[38] and University of Geneva^[20], a public research university^[39], in Switzerland^[40], founded in 1559^[41], headquartered in Geneva^[42]. A notable student of Theodore Beza was Dominicus Baudius^[23]. Doctoral students include Antonius Thysius the Elder^[43], a theologian^[44], 1565–1640^[45], of Dutch Republic^[46], specialised in theology^[47] and Johannes Polyander^[48], a theologian^[49], 1568–1646^[50], of Southern Netherlands^[51], specialised in theology^[52].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Theodore Beza is Right of Magistrates^[24].

Recognition

Theodore Beza received the Poet's Crown^[25].

Personal Life

Theodore Beza's religion is recorded as Protestantism^[26].

Death and Burial

Theodore Beza died on October 13, 1605^[5]. He passed away in Geneva^[4].

Why It Matters

Theodore Beza ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (340 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[53] He is known by 78 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[54]

His notable doctoral advisees include Johannes Polyander^[55], a theologian^[56], 1568–1646^[57], of Southern Netherlands^[58], specialised in theology^[59] and Antonius Thysius the Elder^[60], a theologian^[61], 1565–1640^[62], of Dutch Republic^[63], specialised in theology^[64].

FAQs

Where was Theodore Beza born?

Theodore Beza's place of birth was Vézelay^[2].

Where did Theodore Beza die?

Theodore Beza passed away in Geneva^[4].

What did Theodore Beza do for work?

Theodore Beza worked as theologian^[6], translator^[7], writer^[8], university teacher^[9], and playwright^[10].

Where did Theodore Beza go to school?

Theodore Beza was educated at Old University of Orléans^[21].

What awards did Theodore Beza receive?

Honors received include Poet's Crown^[25].