Wolfgang Capito
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Summary
Wolfgang Capito was born on January 1, 1478[1], in Haguenau[2]. He died on November 4, 1541[3], in Strasbourg[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 (345 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Wibrandis Rosenblatt[8]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
- Position held: rector of the University of Basel[10]
- Employer: University of Basel[11]
- Educated at: Heidelberg University[12], University of Freiburg[13], University of Ingolstadt[14]
- Doctoral advisor: Ulrich Zasius[15], Erasmus[16]
- Student: Paul Fagius[17]
- Religion or worldview: Protestantism[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Movement: German Renaissance[20]
- Doctoral student: Paul Fagius[21], Simon Sulzer[22]
- Commons category: Wolfgang Capito[23]
- Religious order: Benedictines[24]
- Family name: Capito[25]
- Given name: Wolfgang[26]
- Pseudonym: Luitholdus Varemundus[27], Capito[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:Wolfgang Capito[29]
- Commons gallery: Wolfgang Capito[30]
- Work location: Basel[31]
- Student of: Ulrich Zasius[32]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[33], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], Contemporaries of Erasmus (vol. 1)[35], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[36], A Dictionary of Hymnology[37], Dictionnaire de la Bible[38], Pantaleon: Prosopographia, vol. 3 (1566)[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[40]
- Significant person: Willibald Pirckheimer[41]
Why It Matters
Wolfgang Capito has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He has been cited as an influence by Johannes Zwick[44], a pastor[45], 1496–1542[46], of Germany[47].
Works attributed to him include Tetrapolitan Confession[48], a work[49], written by Martin Bucer[50].
His notable doctoral advisees include Paul Fagius[51], a theologian[52], 1504–1549[53], of Germany[54] and Simon Sulzer[55], a theologian[56], 1508–1585[57], of Switzerland[58].
FAQs
Where was Wolfgang Capito born?
Wolfgang Capito was born in Haguenau[2].
Where did Wolfgang Capito die?
Wolfgang Capito passed away in Strasbourg[4].
Who was Wolfgang Capito married to?
Wolfgang Capito's spouses include Wibrandis Rosenblatt[8].
What did Wolfgang Capito do for work?
Wolfgang Capito worked as a theologian[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Wolfgang Capito go to school?
Wolfgang Capito was educated at Heidelberg University[12], University of Freiburg[13], and University of Ingolstadt[14].
Who did Wolfgang Capito influence?
Wolfgang Capito has been cited as an influence by Johannes Zwick[44].