Philipp Melanchthon
German reformer (1497-1560)
Philipp Melanchthon was born on February 16, 1497 (Julian calendar) in Bretten and died on April 19, 1560 (Julian calendar) in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, aged 63. Recorded occupations: astronomer, theologian, university teacher, astrologer, philosopher and classical philologist. Country of citizenship: Germany. Educated at Heidelberg University and University of Tübingen.
- Born
- February 16, 1497 (Julian calendar) · Bretten
- Died
- April 19, 1560 (Julian calendar) · Lutherstadt Wittenberg
- Age at death
- 63
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Occupations
- astronomer, theologian, university teacher, astrologer, philosopher, classical philologist
- Education
- Heidelberg University, University of Tübingen
- Wikipedia editions
- 68 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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