Wigand Orth

German theologian and philologist
Person human Q20747393
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Summary

Wigand Orth was born on 1537[1] in Wetter[2]. He died on April 28, 1566[3], in Gossfelden[4]. He worked as a university teacher[5] and Protestant theologian[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
  • Field of work: Protestant theology[9]
  • Employer: University of Marburg[10]
  • Educated at: University of Marburg[11]
  • Religion or worldview: Protestant church[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Commons category: Wigand Orth[14]
  • Cause of death: plague[15]
  • Family name: Orth[16]
  • Given name: Wigand[17]
  • Work location: Marburg[18]
  • Student of: Justus Vultejus[19]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[20]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[22], Latin[23]
  • P14608: 119778505[24]

FAQs

Where was Wigand Orth born?

Wigand Orth was born in Wetter[2].

Where did Wigand Orth die?

Wigand Orth died in Gossfelden[4].

What did Wigand Orth do for work?

Wigand Orth worked as a university teacher[5] and Protestant theologian[6].

Where did Wigand Orth go to school?

Wigand Orth was educated at University of Marburg[11].

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Printstream · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Hessian biography person (gnd) id → 9178
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship → Germany
    Wikidata description → German theologian and philologist
    Place of birth → Wetter
    Described by source → Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie
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