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Franciscus Gomarus

Dutch theologian (1563-1641)

Franciscus Gomarus has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists January 30, 1563 in Bruges, Belgium.

Born

January 30, 1563

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: January 11, 1641

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Bruges, Belgium
Professions
theologian, university teacher
Citizenship
Dutch Republic

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: January 30, 1563 (Biografisch Portaal; BnF authorities) or February 9, 1563 (Leidse Hoogleraren) or January 30, 1563 (Catalogus Professorum Academiae Groninganae).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

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All birth date sources

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Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Franciscus Gomarus born?

Franciscus Gomarus was born in Bruges, Belgium.

When did Franciscus Gomarus die?

Franciscus Gomarus died on January 11, 1641.