Hans Tausen

Hans Tausen was a linguist, translator, theologian, composer and lutheran pastor (1494–1561). He was born at Birkende and died at Ribe.

Also recorded as Bishop in Ribe Hans Tausen.

Hans Tausen in brief

Born
1494
Died
1561
Known for
linguist, translator, theologian, composer, lutheran pastor, bishop and protestant reformer
Place of birth
Birkende
Contents

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading Bishop in Ribe Hans Tausen. His recorded languages were Danish and Hebrew. His recorded confession was Lutheranism.

2 children are recorded: Jørgen Hansen Tausen and Dorothea Laugesen.

Career and activity

Hans Tausen worked in Protestant theology and translations from Hebrew.

He was employed by University of Copenhagen. Recorded position is bishop.

Identity

Hans Tausen is recorded as linguist, translator, theologian, composer and lutheran pastor. Hans Tausen is recorded with the citizenship of Kingdom of Denmark.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Hans Tausen may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Hans Tausen is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q347726.

Chronology

  1. 1494Hans Tausen born at Birkende.
  2. 1494Hans Tausen was born in 1494 at Birkende.
  3. 1561Hans Tausen died at Ribe.
  4. 1561Hans Tausen died in 1561 at Ribe.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Hans Tausen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q347726: Hans Tausen

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