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Matthias Bel

Slovak and Hungarian poet, philosopher, geographer, educator, writer and scientist (1684-1749)

Matthias Bel has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists March 24, 1684 in Očová.

Born

March 24, 1684

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

Died: August 29, 1749

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Očová
Professions
poet, philosopher, Q137178806, translator, writer, theologian, teacher, parson, historian
Citizenship
Hungary

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: March 24, 1684 (The Fine Art Archive Db; Bel, Mathias (BLKÖ)) or March 22, 1684 (No external source identified).

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.

March 22, 1684

Precision: day · Rank: normal

    No external source identified

    More about Matthias Bel

    Pseudonyms
    Bujdosó Magyarfi, Meliboeus, Milownjk Božjho Slowa, Milownjk Bedliwý, Milownjk Božjch PřiKázánj

    All birth date sources

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

    Questions people ask

    Where was Matthias Bel born?

    Matthias Bel was born in Očová.

    When did Matthias Bel die?

    Matthias Bel died on August 29, 1749.