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Jakob Gronovius

Dutch classical scholar (1645–1716)

Jakob Gronovius has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists October 10, 1645 in Deventer.

Born

October 10, 1645

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

Died: October 21, 1716

Source:

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Birthplace
Deventer
Professions
classical philologist, writer, philologist, university teacher, historian, geographer
Citizenship
Dutch Republic

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: October 10, 1645 (FINA Wiki) or October 20, 1645 (Leidse Hoogleraren).

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.

More about Jakob Gronovius

Pseudonyms
Gerhardus Havercampius, Lucilius Profuturus

Family

Father
Johann Friedrich Gronovius
Child
Jan Frederik Gronovius

All birth date sources

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Questions people ask

Where was Jakob Gronovius born?

Jakob Gronovius was born in Deventer.