Thomas Platter the Elder
Swiss writer, scholar and printer
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Summary
Thomas Platter the Elder was born on February 10, 1499[1], in Grächen[2]. He died on January 26, 1582[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as a writer[5], university teacher[6], theologian[7], printer[8], and humanist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Basel Minster[11]
- Child: Felix Platter[12], Thomas Platter the Younger[13]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[14]
- Occupation: scholar[15]
- Position held: rector of the University of Basel[16]
- Employer: University of Basel[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Thomas Platter the Elder[19]
- Family name: Platter[20]
- Given name: Thomas[21]
- Work location: Basel[22]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Basel[23]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24], Die Buchdrucker des 16. und 17. Jahrhunderts im deutschen Sprachgebiet, by Christoph Reske, 2nd ed.[25], Selbstzeugnisse im deutschsprachigen Raum[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[27]
- Commons Creator page: Thomas Platter[28]
Why It Matters
Thomas Platter the Elder has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Thomas Platter the Elder born?
Thomas Platter the Elder's place of birth was Grächen[2].
Where did Thomas Platter the Elder die?
Thomas Platter the Elder died in Basel[4].
What did Thomas Platter the Elder do for work?
Thomas Platter the Elder worked as a writer[5], university teacher[6], theologian[7], printer[8], and humanist[9].